FIRST AID AND THE RISK M ANAGEMENT PROCESSFIRST AID AND THE RISKMANAGEMENT PROCESSSPTEONE - Identify potential causes of workplace injury and illness:• Does the nature of the work being carried out pose a risk to peoples health and safety?• Have these risks been identified in work that is being carried out?• Do any workers or others have pre-existing medical conditions?• Has incident, injury and illness data been reviewed?• Have you consulted with workers and their health and safety representatives?• Is specialist or external assistance required?SPTETWO - Assess the risk of workplace injury and illness:• How often does a risk have the potential to cause harm?• What types of injuries or illnesses would the risks cause?• How serious are the injuries or illnesses?• Does the number and composition of workers and other people affect how first aid should be provided?• Could the size or the location of the workplace affect how first aid is provided?SPTETHREE - What first aid is required?First AidersFirst Aid Kits and FacilitiesFirst Aid Procedures• How many first aidersare needed?• What competencies dothey require?• What training do they need?• What kits or modules areneeded and where shouldthey be located?• Is other first aid equipmentneeded?• Who is responsible formaintaining the kits?• Is a first aid room required?• What procedures are neededfor the workplace?SPTEFOUR - Review• Review first aid to ensure effectiveness.10
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