CSCS First Aid 4

Question 1

What does the 'B' in DR ABC stand for?

Accepted Answer

Breathing

Answer

In the DR ABC protocol, B stands for Breathing. After checking the airway (A), you look, listen, and feel for normal breathing for up to 10 seconds. If the casualty is not breathing normally, you should begin CPR.

Question 2

Which of the following is a welfare requirement for first aid on construction sites under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

First aid equipment must be provided in a suitable location accessible to all workers

Answer

Under CDM 2015 Schedule 2, suitable and sufficient first aid equipment must be provided and kept in a suitable, clearly identified location accessible to all workers. The level of provision depends on the site risk assessment.

Question 3

A worker is found unconscious and not breathing on a construction site. After calling 999, what should you do while waiting for the ambulance?

Accepted Answer

Begin CPR at 30 compressions to 2 breaths

Answer

If a casualty is unconscious and not breathing, you should begin CPR immediately at a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths (30:2). Continue CPR until the emergency services arrive, an AED is available, or the casualty shows signs of life.

Question 4

Where should AED pads be placed on a casualty?

Accepted Answer

One below the right collarbone and one on the lower left side of the chest

Answer

AED pads should be placed with one pad below the right collarbone and the other on the lower left side of the chest, under the armpit. This positioning allows the electrical current to pass through the heart. Most AED pads have diagrams showing correct placement.

Question 5

What type of first aid certificate is required for construction workers acting as first aiders under UK law?

Accepted Answer

An Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate from an HSE-approved provider

Answer

Under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, first aiders on construction sites must hold either an EFAW (1-day) or FAW (3-day) certificate from a training provider approved by the HSE. The FAW certificate is generally recommended for higher-risk construction sites.

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CSCS First Aid 4