CSCS First Aid 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the 'B' in DR ABC stand for?
- Bandage
- Breathing (Correct answer)
- Bleeding
- Burns
Correct answer: Breathing
In the DR ABC protocol, B stands for Breathing. After checking the airway (A), you look, listen, and feel for normal breathing for up to 10 seconds. If the casualty is not breathing normally, you should begin CPR.
Question 2: Which of the following is a welfare requirement for first aid on construction sites under CDM 2015?
- A hospital must be within 1 mile of the site
- First aid equipment must be provided in a suitable location accessible to all workers (Correct answer)
- Only the principal contractor needs first aid training
- First aid kits are optional if a hospital is nearby
Correct answer: First aid equipment must be provided in a suitable location accessible to all workers
Under CDM 2015 Schedule 2, suitable and sufficient first aid equipment must be provided and kept in a suitable, clearly identified location accessible to all workers. The level of provision depends on the site risk assessment.
Question 3: A worker is found unconscious and not breathing on a construction site. After calling 999, what should you do while waiting for the ambulance?
- Place them in the recovery position and wait
- Begin CPR at 30 compressions to 2 breaths (Correct answer)
- Elevate their legs above heart level
- Give them water to drink
Correct answer: Begin CPR at 30 compressions to 2 breaths
If a casualty is unconscious and not breathing, you should begin CPR immediately at a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths (30:2). Continue CPR until the emergency services arrive, an AED is available, or the casualty shows signs of life.
Question 4: Where should AED pads be placed on a casualty?
- Both pads on the left side of the chest
- One below the right collarbone and one on the lower left side of the chest (Correct answer)
- Both pads on the stomach
- One on each arm
Correct answer: One below the right collarbone and one on the lower left side of the chest
AED pads should be placed with one pad below the right collarbone and the other on the lower left side of the chest, under the armpit. This positioning allows the electrical current to pass through the heart. Most AED pads have diagrams showing correct placement.
Question 5: What type of first aid certificate is required for construction workers acting as first aiders under UK law?
- A basic awareness certificate
- An Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate from an HSE-approved provider (Correct answer)
- Any online first aid course certificate
- A St John Ambulance membership card
Correct answer: An Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate from an HSE-approved provider
Under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, first aiders on construction sites must hold either an EFAW (1-day) or FAW (3-day) certificate from a training provider approved by the HSE. The FAW certificate is generally recommended for higher-risk construction sites.
Question 6: How should you treat a suspected spinal injury on a construction site while waiting for the emergency services?
- Roll the casualty onto their side immediately
- Keep the casualty still and support their head and neck in a neutral position (Correct answer)
- Sit the casualty upright to aid breathing
- Remove their hard hat to check for head injuries
Correct answer: Keep the casualty still and support their head and neck in a neutral position
For a suspected spinal injury, you should keep the casualty still and support their head and neck in a neutral position using manual in-line stabilisation. Do not move them unless they are in immediate danger. Do not remove a hard hat unless it is necessary to access the airway.
CSCS First Aid 4
What does the 'B' in DR ABC stand for?