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ACTION GUIDE#8— MEDICAL EMERGENCY GENERAL INFORMATION: Medical emergency is a term that describes the critical condition of an employee's health. All efforts will be expended to relieve the condition as quickly and safely as possible. No employee shall perform medical aid outside of their specific training. CAUTION: • Medical emergencies require extreme caution; ill-advised procedures may do more harm than good. • Proper personal protective equipment in the first-aid kits shall be used to protect against blood borne pathogens. IF QUALIFIED,THE FIRST RESPONDER SHOULD FOLLOW THIS SEQUENCE 1. Call 9-1-1. 2. Notify Emergency Coordinator or on-duty supervisor. 3. Provide first aid to victim. Follow pre-trained procedures only. 4. Do not attempt to treat seriously injured or ill employee except when the following is necessary: a. To give CPR. b. To stop bleeding. c. To treat for shock. d. To assess injury/illness 5. DO NOT move injured unless he/she is in a life threatening area. 6. If transported by private or company car, notify local hospital that patient is on way. 7. If there is a chemical exposure, notify the hospital and bring the MSDS for the chemical, which caused the exposure to the hospital emergency room. 8. Notify: Fire Department: 9-1-1 Emergency Coordinator Milt Daley (209) 941-7430 (Office) (209) 992-0044 (Cellular) Specialized First Aid Situations- First Aid for Propane Freezes EYE — If liquid gets into eyes, flush eyes immediately with fresh water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Remove contact lenses if worn. Seek immediate medical attention. SKIN — Skin contact with the liquid may result in frostbite and burns. Treat frostbitten or burned skin by flushing or immersing the affected area in lukewarm water. After sensation has returned to the frostbitten skin, keep skin warm, dry, and clean. If blistering occurs, apply a sterile dressing. See immediate medical attention.