FIRST AID
Practical training for employees designated to provide first aid
It is the employer’s responsibility to appoint a person trained in first aid. The designated person should be trained in first aid.
The employer should ensure that the persons designated to provide first aid are people with appropriate knowledge and training in this field, and thus – that in a crisis situation, they are able to efficiently and reliably help the victim and call the appropriate services.
First aid means simple, immediate actions performed on the victims of accidents, disasters and emergencies that threaten their life or health until professional medical care is provided. First aid is to minimize the negative consequences of the incident before it is possible to provide specialist medical help
Training objectives
- familiarizing the employee with the basic principles of providing first aid,
- discussing the methods of reacting in life and health-threatening situations and the principles of calling for specialist help,
- gaining practical knowledge in the field of basic life and health-saving procedures.
For whom?
- Training for employees designated to act in the field of providing first aid by the injured party in workplaces
The employer is obliged to appoint employees to provide first aid.
Art. 209¹ §1 point 2 – Labor Code (Journal of Laws 2020.1320, i.e.)
Legal basis: Articles 207 and 2091 §1 point 2-Labor Code (i.e. Journal of Laws of 2018, item 917, as amended)
Remember
Remember!
Taking correct rescue actions in the first minutes of the accident increases the victim’s chances of survival. A well-trained employee will have a real impact on minimizing the negative effects suffered in the event of an accident or in a situation of sudden deterioration of health.
Contact details
- bhp@hssolutions.com.pl
+48 691-806-649
