MEDIQ First Aid Catalogue 2020 - Catalog - Page 12
FIRST AID AND THE RISK M ANAGEMENT PROCESS
FIRST AID AND THE RISK
MANAGEMENT PROCESS
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ONE - 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?
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TWO - 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?
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THREE - What first aid is required?
First Aiders
First Aid Kits and Facilities
First Aid Procedures
• How many first aiders
are needed?
• What competencies do
they require?
• What training do they need?
• What kits or modules are
needed and where should
they be located?
• Is other first aid equipment
needed?
• Who is responsible for
maintaining the kits?
• Is a first aid room required?
• What procedures are needed
for the workplace?
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FOUR - Review
• Review first aid to ensure effectiveness.
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