The recovery position is one of the simplest actions in first aid and also one of the most effective. Turning an unconscious but breathing person onto their side keeps their airway clear and lets fluid […]
An unconscious person can die from a blocked airway even when their heart is perfectly healthy. The airway is the passage air travels through on its way to the lungs, and when it closes off, […]
The box jellyfish sting is genuinely one of the few marine creatures whose sting can kill a healthy adult within minutes, and it deserves treatment as the medical emergency it actually is rather than being […]
These marine creatures cause very different injuries through very different mechanisms, one through a nearly painless but potentially deadly venom, and the others through sharp spines that deliver intense pain, but they share enough in […]
Jellyfish sting first aid stings range from a mildly annoying itch to a genuine medical emergency, and the right first aid response depends heavily on which jellyfish is involved and where in the world you […]
drabc primary survey you come across someone who has collapsed or been injured, the first sixty seconds matter more than almost anything else you will do. The DRABC sequence gives you a simple order to […]
PSM training requirements are designed to ensure that employees involved in operating a covered process understand the process, its operating procedures, relevant hazards, emergency operations, and safe work practices. 29 CFR 1910.119(g) requires initial training, refresher training at […]
TL;DR Dewatering in construction excavations is governed by 29 CFR 1926.651(h). Employees shall not enter an excavation with accumulated or accumulating water unless adequate precautions are in place. The six primary dewatering hazards are: soil […]
TL;DR A risk assessment is a structured process for identifying hazards, evaluating the probability and severity of harm, and implementing controls before work begins. Under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart C and 29 CFR 1910.132(d), construction […]
TL;DR A health and safety risk assessment template must document the task, hazard, who is at risk, likelihood, severity, risk rating, existing controls, and additional controls required – as mandated by 29 CFR 1910.132(d) and […]
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