CSCS First Aid 6

Question 1

If a construction worker has an object embedded in a wound, what should the first aider do?

Accepted Answer

Leave the object in place, apply pressure around it, and pad around the object

Answer

An embedded object should never be removed as it may be plugging the wound and preventing further bleeding. The first aider should apply pressure around (not on) the object, build up padding around it to stabilise it, and bandage over the padding. The casualty should then be sent to hospital.

Question 2

What is the emergency services telephone number in the UK?

Accepted Answer

112 or 999

Answer

In the UK, the emergency services can be reached by dialling 999 or 112. Both numbers connect to the same emergency services. 112 is the European standard emergency number and also works on mobile phones even without a SIM card or network coverage.

Question 3

Under UK law, which legislation requires employers to report certain workplace injuries to the HSE?

Accepted Answer

RIDDOR 2013

Answer

The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) requires employers to report specified workplace injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences to the HSE. This includes deaths, specified injuries, over-7-day incapacitation, and certain occupational diseases.

Question 4

How should a first aider manage a casualty who is choking and unable to cough, speak, or breathe?

Accepted Answer

Deliver up to 5 back blows between the shoulder blades, followed by up to 5 abdominal thrusts if needed

Answer

For a choking adult who cannot cough effectively, deliver up to 5 sharp back blows between the shoulder blades. If this fails, deliver up to 5 abdominal thrusts (Heimlich manoeuvre). Alternate between back blows and abdominal thrusts until the obstruction clears or the casualty becomes unconscious.

Question 5

What must an employer do if their first aid needs assessment identifies that workers are at risk from specific hazards such as hydrofluoric acid?

Accepted Answer

Provide additional specialist first aid equipment and training relevant to those specific hazards

Answer

Where a risk assessment identifies specific hazards such as chemical exposure, the employer must provide additional first aid equipment and ensure first aiders receive specific training for those hazards. For example, calcium gluconate gel may be needed for hydrofluoric acid burns.

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CSCS First Aid 6