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Table 1.8 Actions in the case of an accident

Action Notes
Assess the situation Stay calm: a few seconds to think is important
Remove the danger If the person was working with a machine, turn it off. If
someone is electrocuted, switch off the power before you
hurt yourself. Even if you are unable to help with the injury
you can stop it getting worse
Get help If you are not trained in fi rst aid, get someone who is and/
or phone for an ambulance
Stay with the casualty If you can do nothing else, the casualty can be helped if
you stay with him. Also say that help is on its way and be
ready to assist. You may need to guide the ambulance
Report the accident All accidents must be reported: by law, your company
should have an accident book. This is a record so that
steps can be taken to prevent the accident happening
again. Also, if the injured person claims compensation,
underhanded companies could deny the accident
happened
Learn fi rst aid If you are in a very small company, why not get trained
now, before the accident?

1.3.8 Safety procedures

When you know the set procedures to be followed, it is easier to look after
yourself, your workshop and your workmates. You should know:
who does what during an emergency
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the fi re procedure for your workplace
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about different types of fi re extinguisher and their uses
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the procedure for reporting an accident.
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If an accident does occur in your workplace the fi rst bit of advice is: keep calm
Safety fi rst
and don’t panic! The HASAW states that for companies above a certain size:
fi rst aid equipment must be available Keep calm and don’t panic!
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employers should display simple fi rst aid instructions
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fully trained fi rst aiders must be employed.
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In your own workplace you should know about the above three points. A guide to
how to react if you come across a serious accident is given in Table 1.8 .

1.3.9 Fire

Accidents involving fi re are very serious. As well as you or a workmate calling the
fi re brigade (do not assume it has been done), three simple rules will help you to
know what to do:
1 Get safe yourself, contact the emergency services – and shout FIRE!
2 Help others to get safe if it does not put you or others at risk.
3 Fight the fi re if it does not put you or others at risk.
Of course, far better than the above situation is not to let a fi re start in the fi rst
place.