Safe Working Practices Unit 102 - WS 5 A & E

In any emergency time is important; the quicker the emergency services arrive on the scene the better the chance that lives can be saved.

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If an emergency occurs on site in this country, the first thing that should happen is to call 911 and inform the services of the emergency and your location.

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In the case of a very serious incident, there may be a requirement for you to complete a witness statement.

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For smaller or minor incidents there are first aid boxes on site that can be used.

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If there is a site emergency, such as a fire, then all workers will be expected to collect their tools and belongings and then make their way off site.

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If someone accidentally touches a recently soldered pipe and gets a minor burn, the burn should be run under cool running water for at least 10 minutes.

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A trained first aider is known as an ‘appointed’ person and holds a current first aid at work certificate.

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If a loose object or material, such as sawdust, enters your eye it can be washed out at the eyewash station.

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If an emergency situation arises, the first thing to do is to raise the alarm.

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If a small fire has started, trained staff can try to deal with it, but it is always important never to put yourself at risk.

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