FREE First Aid Workplace Safety Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A worker is experiencing a severe allergic reaction with throat swelling and difficulty breathing after a bee sting. What should be done FIRST?
Answer: Administer epinephrine (EpiPen) if available and call 911
Anaphylaxis is life-threatening and requires immediate epinephrine administration and emergency services activation.
Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151, in workplaces NOT in near-proximity to an infirmary or hospital, employers must ensure that a person trained in __________ is available.
Answer: First aid
OSHA requires at least one person trained in first aid to be available when the workplace is not close to a medical facility.
A coworker has a suspected spinal injury after a fall. What is the MOST important first aid principle?
Answer: Do not move them unless they are in immediate danger
Moving a victim with a suspected spinal injury can cause permanent paralysis, so immobilization and waiting for EMS is critical.
What does the acronym RICE stand for in the treatment of a soft tissue workplace injury?
Answer: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard first aid protocol for sprains, strains, and contusions.
When providing first aid for a worker with a suspected broken arm, you should __________.
Answer: Splint the limb in the position found and immobilize it
Fractures should be splinted in the position found to prevent further injury to blood vessels, nerves, and tissue.
A workplace first aid kit must be inspected __________ to ensure supplies are adequate and not expired, according to best practices.
Answer: At least quarterly
Regular quarterly inspection ensures that used or expired items are replaced so the kit is ready for any emergency.