First aid, emergency rescue and occupational health services

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9. First aid, emergency rescue and occupational health services

First aid

209. Since it is common that forestry workers work in small groups at separate

locations, every worker should be trained in basic first aid. This training should

include the treatment of open wounds, and resuscitation. In areas where the work

involves the risk of intoxication by chemicals or smoke, snake-, insect- or spider-

bites or other specific hazards, first-aid training should be extended accordingly in

consultation with an appropriately qualified person or organization.

210. First-aid training should be repeated at regular intervals to ensure that

knowledge and skills do not become outdated or forgotten.

211. The provision of first-aid facilities and trained personnel should be

prescribed by laws and regulations.

212. Well-maintained first-aid kits or boxes should be readily available at the

worksite and should be protected against contamination by moisture and debris.

These containers should be clearly marked and contain nothing other than first-aid

equipment.

213. All operatives should be informed of the location of the first-aid

equipment and the procedure for obtaining stocks.

Rescue

214. Provision should be made for the quick evacuation of a person in the

event of an injury or illness which requires medical assistance.

215. Transport or a means of communication should be available at the

worksite to contact rescue services in case of an emergency. The functioning of

the communication arrangements should be checked.

216. All workers should be informed about the telephone number or radio call

sign of the nearest hospital, ambulance station or physician. Information should

also be given on the location of the worksite and a meeting point for

transportation.

217. At permanent worksites a place should be provided where an ill or

injured person might rest in comfort until the evacuation is under way.

218. Vehicles for transportation to a point where an ambulance can be met

should always be available. If practicable and appropriate, helicopter landing areas

should be designated and made known to all personnel present at the worksite.

219. Where professional help is not available within a reasonable distance,

particularly in remote areas, consideration should be given to the creation of the

necessary dispensing and health-care facilities.