Role and responsibilities of first aider

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1. Role and Responsibilities of First aider DrAshok Laddha Occupational health physician

2. Purpose It is important for first aiders to take various roles and responsibilities seriously as First aid is potentially life saving in emergency situation.

3. Objectives Timely responding to sudden onset of disaster/Medical emergencies/Epidemic/Spills/Accidents/Flood/Earthquake/storms etc.on-site or off-site Preserve life Prevent worsening of patient condition Promote recovery

4. Scope First aider

5. Role of First aider-1 Primary role of first aider is to provide immediate lifesaving care before arrival of further medical care. This could include performing procedures such as: Placing an unconscious casualty into the recovery position Performing CPR Stopping bleeding using pressure and elevation Keeping fractured part still

6. Role of First aider-2 Provision of adequate and appropriate first aid to the victim depending upon the circumstances and nature of event Performing emergency First aid at site Use of appropriate PPEs a per event Take universal precautions as per Universal precaution SOP WHILE HANDLING CASUALTIES

7. Responsibilities-1 Mange the incident and ensure the continuing safety of themselves, bystanders and the casualty Assess the casualties and find out the nature and cause of injuries Priorities casualties based upon medical need Arrange for further medical help Arrange other emergency services to attend like –fire/security/ambulance/evacuation

8. Responsibilities-2 Maintain record as per annexure-1 Provide detail information while handing over patient to hospital doctor Maintenance of First aid boxes Report all injuries to appropriate authorities Immediate information of event to be shared with OHC/Plant in charge/Department authorities

9. Role and Responsibilities Particulars Responsibility To document role and responsibilities of first aider in KRA HR To implement SOP OHC/HR Communication to all concern First aider Follow SOP Designated First aider Prompt reference of serious patient to OHC First aider Use of Appropriate PPEs as per event Individual Maintain injury/Illness record Designated First aider Maintain First aid boxes Designated First aider