First Aid Awareness

Incidents requiring first aid can happen anywhere and at any time. The first response to such an incident is the most important. First aid given at the scene can improve the chances of survival and recovery of a victim. This course presents ways to respond to basic first aid situations until the emergency medical services (EMS) personnel arrive. Ideal learners are all employees.

 Explain when you might be held accountable for a victim’s outcome

 Assess scenes and victims before providing first aid

 Provide valuable information to emergency medical services (EMS)

 Recall guidelines about when and how to move victims

 Know the steps of basic first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and bleeding control

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151 - Medical Services and First Aid;

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.50 - Medical Services and First Aid