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MAEFirst Aid Refresher
Training
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Occupational First Aid
ContentsDuties and Responsibilities
Provision of First Aid Box
Bleeding
Bandages
Burns
Choking
Stretcher
For CPR (please refer to next PowerPoint for details)
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Duties and Responsibilities
Rendering first aid until medical help arrives
(Check for your own safety)
Keeping records of injuries
Maintaining first-aid equipment and contents arereplenished regularly
Knowing the workplace and possible hazards
Helping in accident prevention
Updating knowledge of first-aid refresher course
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Universal Precautions
Use latex gloves, face shields and aprons when dealing with bleeding or large quantities
of body fluids.
If these are not available, do not touch blood, blood tinged saliva or the vomits of avictim with bare hands.
Use clean dressings or cloths when applying pressure to a bleeding wound.
When latex gloves are removed, always wash hands or other skin surfaces that may be
contaminated with soap and water. Do not wash or reuse latex gloves. Dispose of them in proper containers or biohazard
bags provided.
Do not use gloves soiled with blood on another casualty as this may result in cross-
contamination.
Do not eat, drink or touch your mouth, nose or eyes when giving first aid.
Do not touch objects that may have been soiled with blood.
Be prepared by having a first-aid kit handy
Use a mouth to mouth barrier device when doing CPR.
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Number of persons
employed
Number and standard of First Aid
boxes required
For every 25 or less
For every 50
For every 100
One Box A
One Box B or Two Box A
One Box C or Two Box B or Four Box A
Provision of First-Aid Boxes
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Contents of First Aid Box BS/N Contents Qty Application1 Adhesive Dressing 10s 4pkts For dressing of small wounds
2 Crepe Bandage, 5cm 2rolls To bandage sprained areas
3 Crepe Bandage, 10cm 3rolls To bandage sprained areas4 Gauze 10s 10pkts To clean wounds
5 Plaster Roll, 1roll To hold dressing in place
6 Triangular Bandage 4pkts To support injured arm
7 Dressing Scissor 1 pr To cut gauze and bandages
8 Safety Pin 12s 1 bunch To hold ends of bandages together
9 Disposable Gloves 2 prs To be put on before applying dressing
10 Eye Shield 4ea For protection of eye
11 Eye Pads with Loop 4ea For protection of eye
12 Air Way (CPR) 1pkt Used for mouth- to - mouth resuscitation
13 Steriwash, 15ml x 5s 3pkts To clean wounds
14 Pen Light 1pkt To check on reaction of the eye
15 Burnaid Dressing 4 x 4 1pkt For burn dressing
Note: For Lab which deals with hazardous chemicals,
example ; Hydrofluoric Acid to include Calcium Carbonate Cream
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Adhesive
Dressing
For dressing of small
wounds
Crepe Bandage
5cm and 10cm
To bandage sprained areas
Gauze
To clean wounds
Plaster Roll
To hold dressing in place
Triangular Bandage
To support injured arm
To cut gauze and
bandages
Dressing ScissorSafety Pin
To hold ends of bandages
together
To be put on before
applying dressing
Disposable GlovesEye Shield and
Eye Pads with Loop
For protection of eye
Air Way (CPR)
To be used for mouth to
mouth resuscitation
Steriwash
To clean wounds
Pen Light
To check on the reaction
of the eye
Burnaid Dressing
For burn dressing
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To replenish first aid supplyProgress Healthcare (PTE) LTD
345 Jalan Besar
Singapore 208987Tel : (65) 62975955 / Fax : (65) 62973103
E-mail : [email protected]
Website : www.progress.com.sg
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Bleeding or HAEMORRHAGE
must be treated immediatelyas excessive bleeding
can lead to shockand death
Bleeding
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Treatment Cover the wound with a gauze or pad
Apply direct pressure on the wound while elevating the
limb
If bleeding soaks through the gauze, add more dressings
and continue to apply pressure until bleeding stops
If bleeding is severe or does not improve, call for ambulance
Prepare to treat for shock
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Start:
1. Begin with 2 turns to secure the bandage.
2. Spiral down by covering 2-thirds of previous bandage and
leaving 1-third exposed.
End:
1. Bandage until gauze or wound is covered.
2. Complete with 2 turns and secure the ends with a tape.
Spiral Bandage: To cover the gauze or pad after stopping bleeding
Using crepe roller bandage
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Elevated Sling: To keep arm in an elevated positionUsing triangular bandage
2. Wrap cloth around arm and twist side
nearer to elbow
3. Tie the 2 ends together.
4. Reassess bandagingFor fractures or dislocations,
Add a broad bandage across the arm to immobilize
1. Place bandage over the arm
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Scalp Bandage: To cover minor wounds and hold bandage
Using Triangular bandage
2. Bring the two ends to the front of head
3. Tie the ends together 4. Tuck in any lose cloth
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Arm Sling: To support the upper and lower armUsing triangular bandage
2. Bring ends over and around the neck and tie
3. Twist at elbow side
4. Reassess bandagingFor fractures or dislocations,
Add a broad bandage across the arm to immobilize
1. Place bandage under the arm
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Head and Jaw Bandage: For injuries to the head or jawUsing narrow bandage
2. Bring other around the head, going in
front of the other ear
3. Place short end of the narrow bandage
behind first ear 4. Tie the two ends together
1.Place short end of the narrow
bandage behind first ear
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BURNS
There are 3 different types ofBURNS
1. Thermal burns caused by heat2. Chemical burns caused by corrosive of chemicals
3. Electrical burns caused by electrical shock
BURNS are classified as1. 1st degree Red, hot and painful
2. 2nd degree Red, mottled with blisters
3. 3rd degree White, leathery or charred and painless
Do NOT break
blisters
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TREATMENT
Thermal Burns C COOL with tepid water for at least 10 minutes
C CONSTRICTORS like rings and watches to be removed
C COVER lightly with a thin sheet or bandage
C CONSULTa doctor for treatment
Do NOT apply toothpasteor butter
Chemical Burns
Call for ambulance immediately Flush with water for at least 30 minutes
If victim clothes are contaminated, flush for 5 minutes first
before removing the clothes and flushing for another 30 minutes
Electrical Burns May cause fatal hear rhythms
Person may also be thrown back
Call for ambulance immediately
Turn off power supply or use a broom to separate contact
If no pulse, start CPR
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CHOKING
APPROACH
Are you choking? Victim nods
Put hand on shoulder I can help
POSITION
Go to the back of victim and place one foot in between victims legs
Wrap fingers around thumb to form a fist
THRUST
1. Place fist 2 fingers above navel and lean victim forward
2. Place other hand behind fist
3. Perform Heimlich Manoeuvre (inwards/upwards thrusts)
CHOKING
A choking victim will
1. Display the Universal Sign of Choking
2. NOT be able to Speak,Breathe or Cough
3. Requires either theHeimlich Manoeuvre or Chest Thrusts to be performed
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Stretcher
Four man stretcher Team
Stretcher
preparation
Two man stretcher Team
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For CPR please refer to another
Power Point in the MAE staff folder