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First aid training is primarily received through the
American Red Cross, the National Safety Council, and private institutions. The
American Red Cross offers standard and advanced first aid courses via their
local chapters. After completing the course and successfully passing the
written and practical tests, trainees receive two certificates; (adult CPR
and first aid). An emphasis on quick response to first aid
situations is
incorporated throughout the program. Other program elements include:
basic first aid intervention, basic adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),
and universal precautions for self-protection. Specific program elements include
training specific to the type of injury: shock, bleeding, poisoning, burns,
temperature extremes, musculoskeletal injuries, bites and stings, medical emergencies, and
confined spaces. Instruction in the principles and first aid
intervention of injuries will cover the following sites: head and neck; eye;
nose; mouth and teeth; chest; abdomen; and hand, finger, and foot Injuries.
Employers are responsible for the type, amount, and maintenance of first aid
supplies needed for their particular program. The training program should be
periodically reviewed with current first aid techniques and knowledge. Basic adult CPR retesting should occur
every year and first aid skills and knowledge should be reviewed every three
years. The references below provide further fundamentals to help develop and maintain first aid program and skills.
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Guidelines for First Aid
Training Programs. OSHA Directive CPL 02-02-053, [CPL 2-2.53], (1991, January
7). Provides institutions teaching first aid courses and
consumers of these courses with what OSHA considers basic and essential
elements of a first aid program.
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Protecting Workers with Developmental Disabilities: Emergency Medical Services and First Aid. National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Recommends specialized training or
on-site medical support based on workers' medical needs.
- Z358.1-1990, Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment. American
National Standards Institute (ANSI). Provides requirements for eyewash facilities.
- Emergency Eyewash Equipment. Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Division WorkSafe Bulletin No. 104,
(2002, December), 175 KB
PDF, 2 pages. Includes a
summary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) requirements.
- Recordkeeping.
OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page. Records of first aid and
medical treatments should be maintained in accordance with OSHA's
recordkeeping standards.
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