Tool Box Talk- Basic First Aid Summary

Course Description:

Personnel who have received approved first aid /CPR/AED training are a key element of your site’s injury response program. Receiving proper first aid/CPR training can minimize the extent of injuries and even save your life. This safety meeting will cover only basic first aid instructions. Your workplace may have a trained, designated first response team. However, by reviewing these procedures, you will be better prepared to help if one of your co- workers gets injured on the job. In severe injury or life-threatening situations or if you are unsure, always call 911 emergency services to request emergency medical assistance.

Learning Objectives:

At the close of the course, you will be able to:

1. Learn the tenants of First Aid and how this affects employees
2. Gain injury response tips and recommended actions for emergencies
3. Review common injuries that occur on a jobsite and how best to deal with the emergency