Medical Emergency

Hazards Present Controls or Devices Required Additional Training Requirements
  • Medical Emergency
  • Additional Contractors / Workers
  • Vehicular Traffic
  • Cell Phone
  • First Aid Kit
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • First Aid Training
  • CPR & AED Training
Emergency Response Procedure
First Aid Procedure:

  • Notify the First Aider that is in the area.
    • Obtain a First Aid Kit. Please refer to your region to identify where the First Aid Kits are kept.
    • Obtain an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), if required.
    • If on site, a first aid kit should be readily available in the Site Staff’s vehicle.
  • Once the individual has been assessed by a first aider, move them into a quiet, non crowded area if possible.
  • Notify the individual’s Supervisor of the First Aid.

Medical Emergency Procedure:

  • Notify the first Aider that is in the area.
  • Once the individual has been assessed by a first aider, move them into a quiet, non crowded area if possible.
  • If the injuries sustained are more significant than a first aid injury, call 911 and stay with the individual until emergency services arrives.
  • If the individual goes unconscious and a pulse is lost, call 911, and perform CPR until emergency services arrive.
    • Only perform CPR, if you are trained in first aid.
  • Once connection has been established with 911, remain on the line and wait for further instructions from emergency services.
  • Notify the individual’s Supervisor of the Medical Emergency.