Workplace-Specific First Aid

What types of eye injuries require immediate medical attention?

• AOnly minor scratches
• BEmbedded objects, severe pain, vision loss, chemical splash, and penetrating injuries✓
• CNever eye injuries
• DOnly redness

Answer: Serious eye injuries include embedded objects, severe pain, vision loss or blurring, chemical splash, blood in the eye, or penetrating injuries.

What should you do for a chemical splash to the eye?

• ARub the eye
• BFlush continuously with clean water for 15-20 minutes, then seek medical help✓
• CApply eye drops
• DClose the eye tightly

Answer: Flush the eye continuously with clean water (room temperature) for at least 15-20 minutes to dilute and remove the chemical. Call 999 or seek urgent medical help.

What is the appropriate first aid for an embedded object in the eye?

• ARemove it immediately
• BDo not remove it; cover both eyes, stabilize the object, and seek urgent medical help✓
• CApply pressure around it
• DFlush with water

Answer: Never remove an embedded object from the eye. Cover both eyes to prevent movement, stabilize the object with a protective shield, and seek urgent medical care.

What is the appropriate first aid for a particle in the eye?

• ARub the eye vigorously
• BBlink several times, then gently flush with water or saline if needed✓
• CForce the eye open
• DApply ointment

Answer: Encourage blinking to flush out small particles. If not removed, gently flush with clean water or saline solution. Do not rub the eye as this can scratch the cornea.

What precautions should be taken when handling chemical exposure?

• ANo precautions needed
• BCheck the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), remove contaminated clothing, flush with water, and call 999 if serious✓
• CApply heat to the area
• DUse neutralizing agents only

Answer: Check the SDS for guidance, remove contaminated clothing, flush the affected area with water, and call 999 for serious exposure. Ensure your own safety first.

What is the appropriate action for skin contact with a chemical substance?

• AApply ointment immediately
• BFlush with water for 10-15 minutes, remove contaminated clothing, and seek advice if irritation continues✓
• CLeave it to air dry
• DApply ice

Answer: Flush with water immediately for at least 10-15 minutes, remove contaminated clothing carefully, and seek medical advice for persistent irritation or if serious.

What is a crush injury in a workplace context?

• AAn emotional injury
• BDamage caused by a heavy object compressing a body part✓
• CNot serious
• DNever occurs in workplaces

Answer: A crush injury occurs when a heavy object compresses a body part, causing tissue damage, bleeding, and potentially shock and organ failure.

What is the appropriate first aid for a crush injury?

• ARemove the object immediately
• BAssess safety, do not remove the object unless there is immediate danger, control bleeding, immobilize, and call 999✓
• CApply pressure and heat
• DElevate immediately

Answer: Do not remove the object unless there is immediate danger. Control any bleeding with direct pressure, immobilize, keep the casualty warm, and call 999.

What complication can occur after a crush injury is released?

• AImmediate recovery
• BCrush syndrome - toxins released from damaged tissue cause shock and organ failure✓
• CNo complications
• DOnly pain

Answer: Crush syndrome can occur when pressure is released. Damaged muscle releases myoglobin and potassium, causing shock, kidney failure, and cardiac arrhythmias.

What is the appropriate first aid for someone injured in a confined space?

• AEnter immediately to help
• BDo not enter; ensure safety, call 999, and await specialist rescue teams✓
• CLeave them
• DWait to see if they respond

Answer: Do not enter a confined space without proper equipment and training. Call 999 immediately and let specialist rescue teams handle the situation.

What is RIDDOR?

• AA first aid technique
• BThe Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations✓
• CA type of injury
• DNever applies to workplaces

Answer: RIDDOR is the legal requirement to report certain workplace incidents to the HSE. It covers injuries, illnesses, and dangerous occurrences.

What incidents must be reported under RIDDOR?

• ANo incidents need reporting
• BDeaths, serious injuries, over-7-day incapacity, dangerous occurrences, and certain occupational diseases✓
• COnly deaths
• DOnly property damage

Answer: RIDDOR requires reporting of deaths, serious injuries (specified injuries), incapacity lasting more than 7 days, dangerous occurrences, and certain occupational illnesses.