In high-risk construction environments, being prepared for medical emergencies can mean the difference between life and death. This course provides essential training in recognizing and responding to common injuries and medical conditions on job sites. From minor scrapes to life-threatening emergencies, you’ll learn the proper steps to take in a crisis, ensuring the safety of yourself and your coworkers.
Key Topics Covered:
- Identifying and treating common injuries such as cuts, burns, abrasions, and sprains.
- Proper procedures for handling serious medical emergencies, including severe bleeding and fractures.
- Recognizing signs of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and shock, and administering appropriate first aid.
- Essential steps for responding to cardiac events, including heart attacks and cardiac arrest.
- Techniques for assisting choking victims using the “5 and 5” method and abdominal thrusts.
- Importance of locating and utilizing first aid kits on the job site.
- The role of CPR and AEDs in saving lives and the benefits of obtaining professional training.
By the end of this course, you will have learned:
- How to provide first aid for minor and serious injuries on a construction site.
- When to seek emergency medical assistance and how to respond in critical situations.
- The importance of quick access to emergency numbers and medical supplies.
- Effective first aid techniques that can help prevent further injury and save lives.