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First aid training is primarily received through the
American Red Cross, the National Safety Council (NSC), and private institutions.
The American Red Cross and NSC offer standard and advanced first aid courses via
their local chapter/training centers. 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.
- Z358.1-2004, Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment. American
National Standards Institute (ANSI). Provides requirements for eyewash facilities.
- ANSI Standard Z358.1-2004 - Emergency Eyewash & Shower Equipment. Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Division
Standards Information Sheet Bulletin,
(2004), 33 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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