TAC Workplace Safety & Health - Safety Resources

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Stay calm and assess the victim’s condition.

NON-LIFE THREATENING Cuts & bruises Nose bleeds Sprains & strains Fractures Bites & stings Minor burns Nausea DIAL "0" TO REACH THE FRONT DESK 1. Mention "I HAVE A FIRST AID EMERGENCY" 2. State your name 3. Give the location of the victim 4. Get the name of the Front Desk Team Member

LIFE THREATENING Unconsciousness Difficulty breathing Seizure or fits Major burns Chest pain Allergic reactions Suspected spinal injury DIAL "0" TO REACH THE FRONT DESK 1. Mention "I HAVE A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY" 2. State your name 3. Give the location of the victim 4. Get the name of the Front Desk Team Member

The Front Desk Team Member will ask questions about the accident. After the phone call, return to the victim and inform them that the Duty Manager (DM) is on the way. Perform first aid on the victim if you are a trained first aider. Stay with the victim until the DM arrives. If you are not giving first aid to the victim, do NOT stay in the area and keep other non-first aiders away from the area.