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🩹 First Aid Basics

Topic: Basic first aid for construction workers Duration: 10-15 minutes Best for: All crews - everyone should know basics

When to Call 911​

Call immediately for:

  • Unconscious person
  • Severe bleeding
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Chest pain
  • Severe burns
  • Head injury
  • Suspected broken bones
  • Any life-threatening situation

Basic First Aid​

Cuts & Bleeding​

  1. Apply pressure - Direct pressure on wound
  2. Elevate - Raise injured area above heart
  3. Don't remove - Don't remove objects in wound
  4. Keep pressure - Until help arrives

Burns​

  1. Cool burn - Cool water (not ice)
  2. Cover - Clean, dry dressing
  3. Don't pop - Don't pop blisters
  4. Seek medical - For serious burns

Sprains & Strains​

  1. RICE - Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
  2. Don't use - Don't use injured area
  3. Seek medical - If severe or doesn't improve

First Aid Kit​

Every jobsite should have:

  • Bandages - Various sizes
  • Gauze - For wounds
  • Antiseptic - For cleaning
  • Gloves - For protection
  • CPR mask - For rescue breathing
Know Your Limits

Provide basic first aid, but know when to call 911. Don't delay calling for help in serious situations.