In case of an accident Laboratory environment Annika Derner Occupational health nurse Previa 21st March 2013 © AB Previa 2004

Programme Report all occupational injuries and accidents First aid and crisis support – what do the regulations say What accidents could occur in your work environment?? What does the first aid equipment contain? Where is the first aid equipment Various injuries Cuts and larger wounds to the skin Chemical wounds Burns Splashing/depris in the eye Report all occupational injuries and accidents 2018-11-16 © AB Previa 2004 © AB Previa 2004

First aid and crisis support The Swedish Work Environment Autority’s provisions on first aid and crisis support: Definition Risk assessment Preparedness First aid knowledge DefinitionSuch measures as must be applied immediatley and at the scene int the event of an accident or acute illnes, in order to restore and maintain vital odily functions or prevent further development of an injury. Risk assessment: All employers must plan, organize and follow up risks of ill health and accidents that could occur in their specific work environment. This should be part of the internal control of the work environment. Preparedness: All work places should have a routine for first aid and crisis support needed for the specific work environment. Knowledge: All workers must know the routines. A certian amount of staff should have first aid knowledge, courses should be taken on a continuous basis. 2018-11-16 © AB Previa 2004 © AB Previa 2004

What can happen att your workplace Diskussionsbild What are the risks at your work place? Who is responsable for equipment. 2018-11-16 © AB Previa 2004 © AB Previa 2004

First aid equipment Knowledge about where the equipment is placed How the equipment is used Discussion Where is your equipment? Eye flusher, emergancy shower? Do you have enough? Who is responsable? – routine: checking the equipment – shower every 6 months, date expiring, supplementing and renewing the equipment when necessary 2018-11-16 © AB Previa 2004 © AB Previa 2004

Cuts and larger wounds to the skin Stop life-theatening bleeding – tourniquet Smaller wounds – wash with warm water & soap, plaster on When should you seek medical care Show how to use a tourniquet. Elevate (above heart level) Smaller wounds: wash with water and soap, plaster on Gaping wounds, bites, crush wounds, wounds that are hard to clean etc should be checked up by medical staff 2018-11-16 © AB Previa 2004 © AB Previa 2004

Chemical burns Certain chemicals can cause severe wounds and corrosive damage to the skin Actions: Call for help, call 112 Make sure you have protective clothing before helping the exposed person Remove contaminated clothing Shower the exposed person at the same time in temperate water Do not remove clothing over head – cut off if necessary Rinse for at least 5-10 minutes Follow instructions in the product’s leaflet If there is a risk of dousing with a hot & corrosive substanse, it is important to wear protective clothing 2018-11-16 © AB Previa 2004 © AB Previa 2004

Burns Rinse with cool water for at least 20-30 minutes Leave clothing on Seek medical care if: The wound is as large or larger than the persons own palm The burn is of third degree If the burn is in a sensitive area First, second, third degree burns Sensitive areas: face, genitalia, over joints, if the burn is caused by electricity 2018-11-16 © AB Previa 2004 © AB Previa 2004

Splash /depris in the eye Rinse the affected eye for at least 15 minutes Longer time can be necessary in some cases If necessary, call 112 Make sure you don’t get the water in the other eye. Read the product leaflet for more information 2018-11-16 © AB Previa 2004 © AB Previa 2004

Report all occupational injuries The employee must notify all injuries/incidents to the employer The employer must then notify the Social insurance office and in case of severe injury/accident also notify the Swedish Work Environment Authority www.anmalarbetsskada.se ”Socialförsäkringsbalken”. Swedish Work Environment Authority. Work-related injuries should always be documented and reported to the Social Insurance Office. There 3 reasons for this. The Social Insurance Office will evaluate if the victem is entitled to compensation according to ”Socialförsäkringsbalken” The employer must investigate the cause of the accident/incident and take preventive measures it doesn’t happen again. The occupational injuries are registered in a national systeme where all the research and developement is based on within the work environment field. 2018-11-16 © AB Previa 2004 © AB Previa 2004