they should determine what their immediate response would be to
those situations and create a general plan.
“If someone receives a minor cut that doesn’t require stitch-es,
does the company have someone on staff with first aid training
that can clean up the cut and bandage it? If a small fire breaks out,
does the company have a fire extinguisher on site?” said Wallace.
“Companies should identify the resources that are necessary to deal
with potential hazards. Conducting an analysis based on the experi-ence
of the people involved in the project is important because they
will offer valuable input.”
In the case of a more severe injury or a large-scale emergency like
a massive fire, it will be necessary to utilize the province’s emergen-cy
services, including fire departments, ambulances or hospitals. As
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Responding to an Emergency
While every emergency is different, here are some general rules
to follow:
Stay calm: Although the situation may be serious,
failing to remain calm will cause a panic and make it
harder to deal with the emergency.
Assess the situation: Determine what happened and
what the emergency is. Look at the big picture: what has
happened to whom and what will continue to happen if
no action is taken?
Take command: The most senior person on the scene
should take charge and call or delegate someone to call
emergency services and explain the situation.
Provide protection: Eliminate further losses and
safeguard the area. Control the source causing the
emergency, only disturbing what is essential to
maintain life or relieve human suffering.
Aid and manage: Provide first aid or help those already
doing so. Manage personnel at the scene, ensuring
people are accounted for and know their assignments.
Maintain contact: Keep emergency services informed
on the situation and alert management. Exercise
increasing control over the emergency until immediate
hazards are controlled or eliminated, and causes can be
identified.
Guide emergency services: Meet the services on site
and lead them to the emergency scene. Explain ongoing
and potential hazards and causes if known.
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A typical first aid kit that should be available
at a heavy construction site
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