How do I write an incident report?

Every incident report you file should contain a minimum of the following:

Type of incident (injury, near miss, property damage, or theft)
Address.
Date of incident.
Time of incident.
Name of affected individual.
A narrative description of the incident, including the sequence of events and results of the incident.

What are the qualities of good first aider?

The following are the qualities, which a trained first-aider, should possess:

Prompt and Quick:
Calm and Controlled:
Wise and Intelligent:
Resourceful:
Sweet Tempered and Sympathetic:
Skilful and Tactful:
Dextrous and Clever:
Confidence and Perseverance:

What is a basic first aid?

When you provide basic medical care to someone experiencing a sudden injury or illness, it’s known as first aid. In some cases, first aid consists of the initial support provided to someone in the middle of a medical emergency. This support might help them survive until professional help arrives.

Are first aiders a legal requirement?

How Many First Aiders Are Required By Law? According to the law (the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981), employers must make sure there are adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, facilities, and number of qualified first aiders in the workplace.

What are the 5 main aim and principles of first aid?

preserve life. prevent the escalation of the illness or injury. promote recovery. pain relief.

What are the types of first aid?

The two main types of first aid training for the workplace are:

Emergency First Aid at Work – a level 2 first aid qualification, usually provided over 1 day.
First Aid at Work – a level 3 first aid qualification, usually provided over 3 days.

What are the emergency cases that need immediate action?

Call 911 immediately or go directly to the nearest emergency department for life-threatening conditions, such as:

Chest pain.
Stroke.
Head injury.
Abdominal pain.
Loss of consciousness.
Shortness of breath.
Seizure.
Bleeding.

What are 5 emergency situations?

Emergency Situations

workplace hazards – chemicals spills, car or boat accidents, faulty and dangerous equipment, power failures.
natural disasters – cyclones, floods, severe storms, fire.
environment hazards – snake and spider bite, falling branches, drowning.
catering hazards – food poisoning, fire injuries.

What are the four roles within the emergency team?

The four basic roles within the emergency team are:

Establish scene safety and immediate care of the athlete:
Activation of Emergency Medical Services:
Equipment Retrieval:
Direction of EMS to the scene:

What are the four steps of emergency response?

Emergency managers think of disasters as recurring events with four phases: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. The following diagram illustrates the relationship of the four phases of emergency management.

Which part of the emergency cycle is the most important?

If you look at the Response phase it may be considered the most critical one in terms of “Decision Making versus Available Time versus Risk Management”. However, in terms of loss prevention the Mitigation or Prevention phase may be considered the most critical one.

How do you recover from emergency situations?

After an emergency

Try to stay calm.
Check yourself and others for injuries.
Check on neighbours, especially the elderly or people with disabilities.
Confine or secure pets.
Use the battery-operated radio from your emergency kit to listen for information and instructions.

What order do patients need to be evacuated?

Vertical evacuation –This is an evacuation of all occupants on a floor threatened by fire to a safe floor. The most likely route for evacuation of patients is laterally. Evacuate all patients nearest the danger area first.

What are 3 stages of evacuation?

To develop an effective evacuation plan, employers should follow the 3 stages of evacuation in a fire:

‘Stage 1’: Immediate evacuation;
‘Stage 2’: Lateral evacuation; and.
‘Stage 3’: Partial evacuation.

What should you avoid when moving a patient?

Do not overestimate yourself or other rescuers. An important key to preventing injury while lifting or moving is: not compensating when lifting with one hand. To prevent injury while lifting or moving a patient or heavy equipment, avoid leaning to either side, and keep your back straight and locked.

Which procedure is first when using a fire extinguisher?

Discharge the extinguisher within its effective range using the P.A.S.S. technique (pull, aim, squeeze, sweep). Back away from an extinguished fire in case it flames up again. Evacuate immediately if the extinguisher is empty and the fire is not out.