PIP Consumables Catalogue JULY 2024 ED1 DIGITAL V3 - Flipbook - Page 295
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?
MEDIQ FIRST AID
STEP ONE
" Have these risks been identioed 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?
STEP 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 afect how orst aid should be provided?
" Could the size or the location of the workplace afect how orst aid is provided?
STEP THREE
FIRST AIDERS
" How many orst aiders are needed?
" What competencies do they require?
" What training do they need?
FIRST AID KITS AND FACILITIES
" What kits or modules are needed
and where should they be located?
" Is other orst aid equipment needed?
" Who is responsible for maintaining
the kits?
" Is a orst aid room required?
STEP FOUR
REVIEW
" Review orst aid to ensure efectiveness.
M E D I Q F I R S TA I D . C O M
FIRST AID PROCEDURES
" What procedures are needed for
the workplace?
FIRST AID MANAGEMENT PROCES S
WHAT FIRST AID IS REQUIRED?
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