First Aid

What are the roles and responsibilities of a first aider?

• Preserve Life

• Prevent further injury

• Promote recover

• Prepare for injuries

Do you need consent to proceed with first aid?

• Yes

• No

• Yes if conscious

• No if not conscious

Who is at risk of infection when giving first aid?

• The casualty

• You

• Both you and the casualty

• No-one if you wear gloves

How do you reduce risk of infection?

• Wash hands if possible

• Wear disposable gloves

• Do not cough over the casualty

• Cover your own cuts with a plaster

Why do you need to report an accident?

• Its Law under RIDDOR 2013

• To cover yourself in a court of Law

• Because there is nothing else to do once the casualty has left

• So you don't forget what happened