OFA Injury Management & Workplace Safety Procedures 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Begin CPR immediately, starting with chest compressions

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Leave the object in place and stabilize it with bulky dressings

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Administer epinephrine (EpiPen) if available and call 911

Answer

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

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