Module 3: Dealing with injuries

Health, Safety and Injury

1. Introduction
2. Procedures
   1. Protecting and caring for the casualty and others
   2. Types of qualified assistance
   3. Calling for qualified assistance
   4. Reporting accidents or incidents
3. Accident report form activities
4. Types of casualty
5. Treatment
   1. Minor injuries
   2. Major injuries
6. Dealing with injuries activity

Major injuries

Major injuries require emergency medical assistance. The emergency services or an on site doctor or paramedic should be contacted to deal with:

• All injuries to the head, neck or spine
• Loss of consciousness or concussion
• Bone injuries i.e. fractures or dislocations
• Obstruction of the airways
• Uncontrolled bleeding
• Respiratory problems
• Any other injuries where there is doubt about the casualty's condition