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Injury Management & Workplace Safety Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A worker collapses on the job site and is not breathing normally. After calling 911, what should the OFA attendant do next?

    Answer: Begin CPR immediately, starting with chest compressions

    Current guidelines recommend starting CPR immediately with chest compressions once a victim is unresponsive and not breathing normally.

  2. When using an AED in the workplace, which of the following statements is TRUE?

    Answer: The AED analyzes the heart rhythm and instructs the user when a shock is needed

    AEDs analyze the patient's heart rhythm and provide audio/visual instructions, including whether a shock is needed.

  3. A construction worker has a large piece of metal embedded in their thigh. The OFA attendant should:

    Answer: Leave the object in place and stabilize it with bulky dressings

    Impaled objects must never be removed in the field; stabilize them in place to prevent worsening hemorrhage and injury.

  4. Under OSHA's 1910.151 standard, what is required for workplaces that are NOT in near proximity to a hospital or clinic?

    Answer: A person trained in first aid must be available on-site

    OSHA 1910.151 requires that a person certified in first aid be available on-site when a workplace is not near medical facilities.

  5. A worker shows signs of anaphylaxis after a bee sting: hives, throat swelling, and difficulty breathing. The OFA attendant should:

    Answer: Administer epinephrine (EpiPen) if available and call 911

    Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening emergency requiring epinephrine and immediate EMS activation.

  6. Which of the following is a sign of a TENSION pneumothorax, indicating a critical emergency?

    Answer: Tracheal deviation away from the injured side and absent breath sounds

    Tracheal deviation and absent breath sounds on the injured side indicate tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening emergency.

  7. When completing a workplace incident report after providing first aid, what information is MOST critical to include?

    Answer: Time, location, description of injury, actions taken, and witnesses

    A complete incident report must include the time, location, injury description, first aid actions taken, and witness information for safety and legal purposes.