First Aid and CPR Essentials: Ensuring Safety in High-Risk Construction Environments

This lesson highlights why first aid and CPR training is critical in construction, covering the types of emergencies that can occur (e.g., falls, cuts, cardiac arrests) and the legal requirements for training in high-risk environments.

Learn about the specific health and safety risks in construction, such as working at heights, handling heavy machinery, and exposure to electrical hazards, and how first aid and CPR can mitigate these risks.

Master essential first aid skills, including how to treat cuts, burns, fractures, and head injuries, with a focus on scenarios commonly encountered on construction sites.

Master essential first aid skills, including how to treat cuts, burns, fractures, and head injuries, with a focus on scenarios commonly encountered on construction sites.

Dive into the fundamentals of CPR, including chest compressions, rescue breathing, and the correct sequence of steps to revive someone experiencing cardiac arrest, following American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.

Explore how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in a construction environment, including how to locate and operate the device during an emergency to increase survival rates.

Learn how to develop and implement an emergency response plan, ensuring that first aid kits, AEDs, and trained personnel are available on every job site to handle crises effectively.

Discover how to train and certify your team in first aid and CPR, including how to maintain certifications, conduct regular drills, and ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations.