This First Aid at Work book is designed to provide easy-to-follow information for dealing with a wide range of first-aid emergencies that may occur either in the workplace or at home. It has been written to cover all the learning outcomes of Level 3 First Aid at Work qualifications, but is also a great reference text for other first aid courses. Additionally, it can be referred to by anyone for first aid guidance.
The content of the book is supported by real-life photographs and illustrations that bring context to scenarios. Helpful hints are provided throughout and support key points to help you become a better first-aider.
Topics covered include:
- Roles and responsibilities of the first-aider
- Assessing an incident
- Managing an unresponsive casualty
- The respiratory system
- Wounds and bleeding
- Shock
- Seizures
- Dealing with minor injuries
- The human skeleton
- Fractures and dislocations
- Sprains and strains
- Chest injuries
- Dealing with major illness
- Other injuries
