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Document No: RO-PRO-ST-016

FIRST AID PROCEDURE


PURPOSE

The purpose of this safety procedure is to establish first aid requirements for all company
employees.

Prompt medical attention in case of injury on the job is critical to ensure the health and well
being of the company employees. Having provisions for timely access to first aid helps to
minimize medical costs for the company and fosters a caring attitude among the organization.

This safety procedure provides guidelines to determine what first aid requirements are applicable
for the various operations in the company. It includes provisions for training, discussion on
posting requirements, first aid locations, and first aid room requirements.

This document affects all company employees.

DEFINITIONS

First Aid

The immediate, temporary care given to the injured or suddenly ill until proper medical attention
can be given.

First Aid Access for Field Personnel

All field employees will have access to first aid supplies. This will be achieved by ensuring each
location/operation is equipped with a 24-unit first aid kit. This kit will be adequate to service the
number of employees normally found on a job site.

In addition to first aid supplies, company will ensure that an adequate number of field employees
are trained in first aid/CPR or both. This number should be determined by size of divisions,
vacations, sick leave, etc.

First Aid Kits

The 24 unit first aid kit will consist of the following items:

 2-4x4 Bandage Compress


 3x3 Gauze Pads (4 per box)
 2-Triangular Bandages (44" Tyvek)
 4 inches x 5 yards Gauze Bandage
 1/2 inch x 2.5 yards Adhesive Tape (2 per box)
 Sting Kill Swabs (10 per box)
 2 boxes of 1 inch Adhesive Bandages (16 per box)
 Sterile Buffered Isotonic Eyewash Kit (1 oz) with 2 eye pads, 2 adhesive strips

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Document No: RO-PRO-ST-016

 Instant Cold Pack


 Triple Antibiotic Ointment (1/32 oz pks 10 per box)
 CPR Micro shield Rescue Breather with gloves
 Disposable gloves (2 per box)
 Rescue Blanket, silver/silver (space type)
 Burn Spray (2 cans per box)
 Alcohol Wipes (10 per box)
 Ammonia Inhalants (10 per box)
 Scissors.

First Aid Trained Employees

First aid trained employees will administer first aid as conditions and circumstances dictate.
They will also be responsible for ensuring that first aid supplies are replenished when used.

Revision: A1 Issued: 24.06.2010

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