The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Physical hazards may include: | workplace hazards environmental hazards proximity of other people hazards associated with the casualty management processes |
Risks may include: | worksite equipment, machinery and substances environmental risks bodily fluids risk of further injury to the casualty risks associated with the proximity of other workers and bystanders |
Vital signs may include: | breathing circulation consciousness |
First Aid management may need to account for: | workplace policies and procedures industry/site specific regulations, codes etc. OHS requirements state and territory workplace health and safety requirements allergies the casualty may have location and nature of the workplace environmental conditions such as: electricity, biological risks, weather, motor vehicle accidents location of emergency services personnel use and availability of First Ad equipment and resources infection control |
Initial response First Aid may include: | cardio-pulmonary resuscitation expired air resuscitation bleeding control basic patient management spinal injury awareness immediate burns treatment unconscious casualty procedure identification of fractures sprains strains the treatment of shock |
Resources and equipment may include: | pressure bandages thermometers First Aid kit eyewash thermal blankets pocket face masks rubber gloves dressing spacer device cervical collars |
Communication media and equipment may include: | mobile phone UHF/VHF radio flags flares 2-way radio email electronic equipment |
Casualty's condition may include: | abdominal injuries allergic reactions bleeding burns - thermal, chemical, friction, electrical cardiac conditions chemical contamination cold injuries crush injuries dislocations drowning envenom - snake, spider, insect and marine bites environmental conditions such as hypothermia, dehydration, heat stroke eye injuries fractures head injuries minor skin injuries neck and spinal injuries needle-stick injuries poisoning and toxic substances asthma and/or choking shock smoke inhalation soft tissue injuries, including sprains, strains, dislocations substance abuse, including drugs unconsciousness, including not breathing and no pulse |
Established First Aid principles may include: | checking the site for danger to self, casualty and others and minimising the danger checking and maintaining the casualty's airway, breathing and circulation |