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What should a person do if they have an accident in their workplace?
If a person has an accident in their workplace, they must immediately notify their supervisors/employers. Whoever is in charge will find someone who has first aid, and then call an ambulance if the situation calls for it. The first aider will apply first aid to the victim, with his/her permission, until the ambulance arrives or until the injury is sustained enough. After the injury is dealt with and the employers are notified, the injury must be reported to the union, if there is one, and the health and safety representative.
What are the limitations of a first aider?
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What dangers do you face in a situation where first aid is required?
There are three main areas of dangers in a First Aid situation. The first is from the victim himself. A diabetic with an unstable blood sugar may lash out at a first aider. An epileptic or head injured person may do the same, as may victims of near drowning or intoxication for instance. A victim may have a communicable disease which could infect a first aider, such as an HIV Positive person bleeding after an accident. The second danger is environmental. A victim of electrocution, for instance, may be lying on a live electrical cable so the first aider must do a quick evaluation of danger so that the next first aider doesn't have two victims to deal with. There may be danger from fire, chemical spills, traffic, wild animals and gases to name a few, and the first aider must do a quick environmental assessment to keep both himself and the victim as safe as possible. In a live electrical cable situation, a non conductive implement such as a stick can be used to knock the cable out of the way so the first aider can safely attend to the victim. The victim should be removed from danger or danger should be removed from the victim before first aid is started. Also included in the 'environmental' category is threats from other people such as a rival gang refusing to allow the victim to be treated or hysterical loved ones in shock trying to interfere with the administering of first aid. The final danger I will mention is of litigation. If a first aider cracks a victim's rib during CPR for instance, the victim may initiate legal proceedings against the first aider once they have recovered. In my own personal opinion, I could live more easily with my conscience if I took steps to save a life rather than watch someone die through fear of prosecution.
How long do you have in South Africa to report a car accident?
A driver of a vehicle which has been involved in a road accident must report the accident within 24 Hours of its occurrence to any metropolitan, municipal or city police department, traffic department in South Africa or police station of the South African Police Service(SAPS). This must be done in terms of the National Road Traffic Act, Act 93 of 1996. This is only applicable if a police / traffic officer did not attend the accident due to the apparent minor nature thereof. However, the hours of operation of these departments/ offices must be taken into consideration.
What is the FIRST thing you must do If you are involved in a boating accident?
inform them
Must you call the police for ever road traffic accident?
In some countries, like the UK, it is the law that you must call the police. In the US you don't have to, but if you see a bad accident and it doesn't look like anyone is helping yet, you should do so.
If you are involved in a boating accident what is the FIRST thing you must do?
inform them
What must a driver do first to process traffic information accurately?
Identify
Who has the authority to restrain a first aid victim?
As first aid attendants, we DO NOT have the authority to restrain a patient. Psychiatric Nurses have the authority to commit someone, however as a first aider if the patient is uncooperative you must call security or the police.
Do you look left before right when crossing the road?
Because traffic comes from that direction. That is only with left hand traffic. With right hand traffic, must first look left.
What type of report must be filed if there is accident while boating?
If there is an accident while boating, a boating accident report must be filed.
What type of file must be filed if there is an accident while boating?
If there is an accident while boating, a boating accident report must be filed.
