Introduction:

Occupational First Aid & Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) program is a 2-day program developed to provide training in the provision of emergency care for those who are likely to be the first personnel responding to the scene of an accident, fire, or medical emergency. The emphasis of the course prepares the responder to address immediate life threats and injuries until more highly trained personnel are available. This course prepares the participants to be confident and competent First Aid Responders and to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 and OHSAS 18001.

Legal Provisions

An employer has legal obligation to provide training on first aid for his/her employees.

The Factories and Machinery Act 1967

The Factories and Machinery Act 1967 Section 25 of the Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (Act 139) and Regulation 38 of the Factories and Machinery (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations 1970 state the scope of responsibility of an occupier with regards to first-aid provision. The scope includes assigning the responsibility to upkeep a first aid box or cupboard to a responsible person, and for a factory with more than 20 person employed, specifying that the responsible person should be proficient in first aid treatment.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994

Section 15(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514) provides that every employer and the self-employed person must ensure, so far as is practicable, the safety, health and welfare at work of all his employees. The provision of first-aid facilities and first-aiders are in compliance with the welfare component of this general duty of employers and self-employed persons.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of program, participants will be able to:

• The training will cover Theory of the Learning Objectives;
• Participant would have an opportunity to have hands-on experience
• Practice on simulated injuries (Video);
• Participants are exposed to real life situation with artificial blood and injuries (Video); &
  – Mock up practice and scenario-based situations to determine learning objectives

Who Should Attend:

• OSH Practitioners;
• Security Managers and Personnel;
• Human Resource Managers and Personnel;
• Safety and Health Committee Members;
• Emergency Response Team Members;
• All levels of employees and interested individuals.