OFFSHORE

FIRST AID
The most critical situation that a first aider may encounter

CPR
(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Learning Outcomes

 Able define what is FA

 To understand the aim of FA @ workplace
 To describe 3 principles of FA
 To describe Components of FA
 To explain the requirement under the FA
guideline by DOSH, including MSDS
What is FA??

 the immediate and temporary care of the victim of

an accident, with the aim of preventing or reducing
an acute threat to the life or health of the victim
International Labour Organisation

 Immediate treatment or care given to a victim of

2Is’ = Injury and illness

Basic vs Advanced??
The Aims of FA

 Preserve life and limb

 Prevent the condition becoming worse
 Promote recovery
 Reduce pain
 Care of the unconscious
 Compliance with Factory and Machinery (Safety, Health and
Welfare) Regulations 1970 (Reg. 38) and OSHA 1994
(Section 15(1)
Most Likely People to be Injured
Components of Workplace FA

 First aider – Who are they?

 First aid box – Where is the box?
 First aid room – Sickbay?
 First aid equipment – What is the equipment?
Is it adequate?
FA Response

 Get help immediately. Speed is essential. Minutes

can save lives
 First-Aider assess situation without endangering
self
 Identify injury or injuries
 In cases of multiple casualties prioritise treatment
 Keep records of the treatment
Principle of FA

 Identification: Anticipate what kind of 2Is’

 Assessment
The type of work being carried out
Level of hazards
Underlying medical problem
Availability of other places of treatment
 Control
Provision of FA facilities and services
Checklist for
First Aid Box
Take Home Message

 First-aid is for preserving life and limb

 Early detection of the 2Is’ is also important
 Also for preventing conditions of injury and
illness victims from worsening
 Assess hazards in the workplace before first-aid
 Safety first
Ada Soalan???