Emergency Response and First Aid Flashcards

When treating a chemical burn to the skin at a job site, the first and most critical step is to:

Answer: Flush the affected area with large amounts of water for at least 20 minutes

Continuous flushing with large amounts of water for a minimum of 20 minutes dilutes and washes away the chemical agent, which is the most effective immediate treatment.

A near-miss incident on a tower job site should be reported:

Answer: Immediately — all near-misses must be reported regardless of outcome

Near-miss incidents must be reported immediately because they identify active hazards that could cause serious injury or death in future similar situations.

The recovery (lateral recumbent) position is used to:

Answer: Place an unconscious breathing person on their side to keep the airway open and draining

The recovery position keeps an unconscious but breathing victim on their side so the airway stays open and fluids drain from the mouth rather than being aspirated.

The universal distress signal recognized for choking is:

Answer: Clutching the throat with one or both hands

Clutching the throat with one or both hands is the internationally recognized choking signal that communicates a blocked airway even when the victim cannot speak.

When a tower worker is found unresponsive due to electrocution, a rescuer must first:

Answer: Ensure the electrical source is completely de-energized before touching the victim

Touching an electrocution victim while power remains active can electrocute the rescuer; de-energizing the source is mandatory before any physical contact.

OSHA requires that trained first aid personnel on construction job sites be:

Answer: Available at all times when workers are present on site

OSHA's first aid requirements mandate trained personnel availability during all work operations, ensuring coverage across every shift when workers are present.