Category: Safety & quality
Prepared by Eng. Ahmed Fathy, Projects Manager ·
Definition
First aid is the immediate care a trained person gives an injured worker on site until medical help arrives, using stocked first aid kits and eyewash stations. The HSE plan sets the number of trained first aiders and kit locations by headcount.
Why it matters on a project
The first minutes after an injury decide its outcome, especially with bleeding, heat stress and falls. A trained first aider on every shift should be standard.
Measurement and pricing
Within safety costs: kits, restocking, training and a first aid room on large sites.
Common mistake
First aid kits expired or empty because nobody checked them since the project started.
Frequently asked questions
What is the key injury in Saudi summer?
Heat stress, needing immediate cooling, shade, water and hospital transfer for severe symptoms.
Who should be trained in first aid?
Enough supervisors and workers on every shift, as the HSE plan sets.
Related terms
- Emergency response planWritten procedures for fire, injury and major incidents on site.
- Incident reportA formal record of what happened, why, and the corrective actions.
- PPEHelmet, high-visibility vest, safety boots, glasses, gloves and harness as the activity requires.
- Safety officerThe specialist who checks safety procedures are followed on site.
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