Rescue and Emergency Procedures Flashcards

What does the abbreviation RIDDOR stand for?

Answer: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

RIDDOR stands for the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, which govern mandatory incident reporting to the HSE.

For how long must records of reportable incidents under RIDDOR 2013 be retained by an employer?

Answer: 3 years from the date of the entry

Under RIDDOR 2013, records of all reportable incidents must be kept for a minimum of 3 years from the date the entry was made.

What serious medical condition can occur when a person remains suspended motionless in a harness following a fall arrest?

Answer: Suspension trauma (orthostatic intolerance)

Suspension trauma occurs when blood pools in the legs during motionless harness suspension, potentially causing unconsciousness or cardiac arrest within minutes.

When first responding to a person who has fallen from a mobile access tower, which of the following actions should you NOT take?

Answer: Move the casualty unless there is immediate danger to life

A fallen casualty should not be moved unless there is an immediate threat to life, as movement could worsen potential spinal or neck injuries sustained during the fall.

Who bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring a rescue plan is in place before work on a mobile access tower begins?

Answer: The employer or person in control of the work

The employer or person in control of the work is ultimately responsible for ensuring an adequate rescue plan is established before work at height commences.

A near-miss incident involving a mobile access tower should be treated in which of the following ways?

Answer: Reported in accordance with company procedures regardless of whether anyone was hurt

All near-miss incidents must be reported following company procedures so that lessons can be learned and corrective action taken to prevent future accidents.

What colour scheme identifies a standard first aid box in UK workplaces in accordance with BS 8599?

Answer: Green with a white cross

In UK workplaces, first aid boxes conforming to BS 8599 are green with a white cross, distinguishing them from other safety equipment containers.