Introduction
First aid is a skill that everyone should know. Accidents happen, but with the right training, you can avoid becoming one of them. Every business should have at least one person on staff who has been trained in first aid so that they may provide initial care until professional medical help arrives.
First aid is the initial care given to a sick or injured person before professional medical help arrives.
First aid is the initial care given to a sick or injured person before professional medical help arrives. This can include:
- calling for help
- keeping the person still and calm
- keeping them warm if they are cold, or cool if they are too hot (in some cases)
First aid may be provided by bystanders who don't have any medical training, but know how to do basic first aid such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), cleaning wounds and covering them with bandages, putting on splints if needed, etc.
The best first aid starts with prevention.
The best first aid starts with prevention. Take time to understand the hazards in your workplace, and make sure you have the right safety equipment for your work. Train your employees on how to use that equipment safely, and get training on how to recognize and treat injuries. If you are not sure what to do, ask someone who has been trained; or if there are any special rules about when someone should leave work if they feel sick (for example: "If I feel dizzy or nauseous after using this machine, should I go home?"). Do not try to treat an injury yourself unless you are trained on how to do so; if you have not been trained, go get help immediately!
Most accidents can be avoided with proper safety training, attention to workplace hazards, and safe work habits.
Most accidents can be avoided with proper safety training, attention to workplace hazards, and safe work habits. A well-trained employee knows when someone needs more serious medical attention and how to get that person there safely.
- In addition to first aid certification, it's important for employees who work in environments where they may encounter injuries or illnesses on the job (such as construction workers) to also be trained in CPR/AED use.
Anyone can learn basic first-aid skills.
Anyone can learn basic first-aid skills. First aid training is available online, at community colleges and high schools, or through private organizations.
First aid training is a good investment in your health and safety as well as the lives of others. It's also an excellent career move if you're interested in becoming a paramedic or nursing assistant (or even just improving your chances of getting hired).
First aid certification is not required for anyone working in a business, but it may be required for those who work in schools, hospitals, or other facilities where healthcare professionals are not on-site at all times.
First aid certification is not required for anyone working in a business, but it may be required for those who work in schools, hospitals, or other facilities where healthcare professionals are not on-site at all times. A certified or well-trained worker can treat injuries until emergency responders arrive on the scene. A well-trained employee knows when someone needs more serious medical attention and how to get that person there safely
A certified or well-trained worker can treat injuries until emergency responders arrive on the scene.
A certified or well-trained worker can treat injuries until emergency responders arrive on the scene.
- If you see someone who has been injured, call 911 immediately. Do not move them unless they are in danger of further injury or death. It is also important that you do not try to help them unless you are trained in first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). If you have any doubts about whether you should assist an injured person, call 911 instead of trying to help them yourself.
- When treating minor injuries: Check for signs of shock (pale skin; rapid pulse; cold sweats) and administer care as needed until medical professionals arrive on the scene -- they will likely want specific information about how long ago this occurred so they can determine what treatment options may be available before attempting advanced techniques such as massage therapy or acupuncture treatment techniques which could delay recovery time significantly depending upon severity/duration/etcetera...
A well-trained employee knows when someone needs more serious medical attention and how to get that person there safely.
As a well-trained first aid responder, you can help determine whether a medical emergency requires immediate medical attention. For example:
- Call 911 if you're unsure about what to do or if someone's life is in danger.
- Call the fire department if there is fire or smoke involved in an accident or injury.
- Call a doctor or nurse when someone has symptoms of shock (cold and pale skin) or loss of consciousness for more than five minutes without regaining consciousness on his own.
You should also know when to call for help from other professionals such as police officers, paramedics, and hazardous materials specialists depending on the situation at hand--and how best to administer CPR or use an AED (automated external defibrillator).
You don't have to wait for an accident to happen before you learn how to deal with it safely yourself or teach others what to do -- but it's important that you take that opportunity if it arises!
You don't have to wait for an accident to happen before you learn how to deal with it safely yourself or teach others what to do -- but it's important that you take that opportunity if it arises!
First aid certification is not required for any business, but some jobs may require a professional level of training and certification. For example, most hospitals require their staff members who work with patients or medical equipment (such as nurses) to be certified in first aid and CPR. Schools also often require employees who interact with students on a regular basis (for example teachers) to receive training in these areas so they are prepared if an emergency occurs on school property.
Conclusion
It's important that you know how to handle an emergency situation, but it's also important that you teach others what to do in case something happens while you're not around. If your coworkers or family members don't know how to react when someone gets hurt, they could make things worse by acting incorrectly or panicking when they need clear-headedness most!