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HS&E Operatives practice question: First aid and emergency procedures (5 of 7)

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It is your first week on a large site. You need to know who the first-aider is in case of an accident.

Where should you find this out?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. From your induction and the notices in the site cabin
  2. B. You don't need to, as someone will find you if you are hurt
  3. C. By asking the client when they visit
  4. D. By checking the internet for local first-aiders
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. Workers must be told who the appointed person or first-aider is and where to find them. A notice in the site hut is one way HSE suggests.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. In an emergency you need to know who to call straight away.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. The information should be given to you as part of the site's first-aid arrangements.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Your site must have its own first-aid arrangements and tell you about them.

Explanation

Your employer must tell you about the first-aid arrangements, including who the first-aider or appointed person is and where the kit is.

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