Stepping into Management Knowledge

H&S Training

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2. Responsibilities in an Emergency Responsibilities in an Emergency

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP : There is an emergency situation. You have been called to the kitchen because one of your work colleagues has slipped down on grease spilled on the floor. She is in pain and looks distressed. What should you do? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  Take control and manage the situation.  Make sure a member of Management has been informed.  Assess whether an ambulance is required and if it is, make sure one is called.  Make sure that the site of the accident is safe. Get somebody to clean the grease off the floor. ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: The person who has fallen asks you for paracetamol or something for the pain. What should you do? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  You must explain to them that you cannot give any medication. As you are not qualified to understand if there could be an adverse reaction or whether the medication could have an affect on further treatment by the doctor.

After the Incident

EXPLAIN TO THE TEAM: Following an accident we must complete an Incident Report Form via the Blue Sky System. This will normally be done by a member of management but you may be able to assist in completing some of the details on the form as the more details given, the better.

End the training session by summarising the key points:

 Keep first aid kits fully stocked and located in the correct places.  Ensure that all staff are aware of the location of the first aid boxes.  Do not allow any pain killing tablets, sprays or other drugs to be kept in the first aid box.  Do not give anybody any medication.  Take control in the event of an accident and make sure an ambulance is called if necessary.  Check to make sure an incident report is completed after an accident or injury.  Ensure training is recorded

Safety Assurance December 2015

H & S Training 1.02