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Recap: Activity 1 What do you remember? RIDDOR The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013

Health and Safety In the Construction Sector First Aid at Work Related to the prior outcome: To know our role in an accident.

Learning Outcomes: -Be able to know basic First Aid principles and its legislation. -Be able to know the minimum First Aid provision required for our building sites. -Be able to recognise our own First Aid abilities and limitations. -Be able to stay calm and act in a safe and responsible manner at all times.

First-aid Is referred to… ‘The actions taken in response to someone who is injured or suddenly taken ill.’ The person who provides this help is a first aider. Is defined as… Saving life Minimising consequences of any injury or illness until help of a doctor or nurse is obtained Treating minor injuries where other treatment is not needed

First-aid First aid at work is covered by: The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, together with an Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) and Guidance Notes. The 5th section of these Regulations have been amended in October 2013. It refers to the training requirements.

Training and qualification From 1st October 2013: First Aid Regulations have changed, removing the requirement for HSE to approve first aid training and qualifications. Some first-aid training providers choose to operate through voluntary accreditation schemes whose intention is to set and maintain standards in line with HSE requirements. However, these schemes are not mandatory and employers may decide to choose an independent training organisation. Before October 2013: First-aid course, approved by the HSE. First Aider Courses from 2009: Three days’ duration (FAW). One day duration (EFAW). Certificate valid for three years. Renewal – a two-day refresher course and examination. Lapsed certificate – full course necessary.

Duty of employers - Provide adequate equipment and facilities - Appoint sufficient trained first-aiders - Designate sufficient appointed persons - Inform employees of: First-aid arrangements Location of first-aid equipment/ personnel and nearest hospital.

First Aid Appointed person: Someone in charge of first-aid arrangements. Its role includes looking after the first- aid equipment and facilities and calling the emergency services when required. Appointed persons do not need first-aid training. First-aiders: Someone who has undertaken training and has a qualification that HSE approves. FAW: First aid at work, issued by a training organisation and approved by HSE. EFAW: Emergency first aid at work issued by a training organisation approved by HSE or a recognised Awarding Body of Ofqual.

First-aid needs: Activity 2 Scenario 1 A construction engineering company has 150 employees. They want to carry out their first aid needs assessment. They have 2 shifts with 75 employees on each shift. Could you calculate how many First Aiders the company will legally require? 1. Minimum trained first-aiders How many?

First-aid: Number of qualified first aiders In determining the total number of qualified first- aiders required, we should consider: Number of employees. Whether or not there is shift work. The type of work or operations being carried out (Low hazard/Higher hazard) Cover for first-aiders’ holidays and sickness absence. Whether or not employee work alone or in scattered and isolated locations. Whether there are special or unusual hazards.

Duty of employees Take reasonable care for safety of self and others. Co-operate with employer in respect of employer’s duty to comply with legal requirements concerning safety and health.

Duty of employees Not to intentionally or recklessly interfere with, or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare

First-aid: Activity 3 Rules which should be followed at all times Scenario 2 Because you are working in a small low hazard workplace, your employer has decided that a first – aider is not required, so you have been designated the ‘appointed person’. What do you think you ‘SHOULD ALWAYS’ or ‘SHOULD NEVER’ do at all times?

Equipment and facilities First-aid boxes: Guidance on contents is given in the Code of Practice Supplementary equipment: Stretchers, wheelchairs, etc. First-aid rooms: In large buildings or on large construction sites

What should I put in the first-aid box? First-aid box, (Minimum stock of first-aid items where work activities involve low hazards): A leaflet giving general guidance on first aid. 20 individually wrapped sterile plasters. Two sterile eye pads. Four individually wrapped triangular bandages. Six safety pins. Two large, individually wrapped, sterile, unmedicated wound dressings Six medium-sized, individually wrapped, sterile, unmedicated wound dressings. A pair of disposable gloves.

Guest: Mr. Joshua R. Bourne “Trained and Qualified First- Aider” “CPR demonstration”

Summary: Could you please complete the following sentences individually: 1. What is the person called that can take first aid actions? First aider This person has been trained in First Aid and he/she has the certificate to prove that they are competent. 2.If we have not been trained in first aid, we could be the designated appointed person. 3. What do the letters CPR stand for?

Please, - Put your right arm up if you have understood the whole class. - Put your left arm up if you have only understood part of the class. Just scratch your head if you know ‘Nowt’ (Nothing).

Thank you for listening Any questions? For more information visit www.hse.gov.uk/. You can view HSE guidance online. Thank you for listening