Hello,

Does anyone have a good example of a triage checklist that can be used at the workplace to assess an injured worker on-site and determine if the IW should be seen by a Dr. or can be cared for on-site?  Something basic and easy.

 

Thanks

Did you ever receive any responses?  We'd also be interested.

Thanks.

Greg Jackson

gjackson@davmail.org

The OSHA first-aid rule (1910.151) requires you to “ensure the ready availability of medical personnel for advice and consultation on matters of plant health.” Once you get a checklist, run it by a trained medical person. Try your local hospital or fire department—they may have developed a checklist you can use. Also ask your workers comp insurance carrier for advice.

 

Also, consider using the list of first-aid remedies that are exempt from OSHA’s injury and illness reporting requirements as a starter checklist (look at your OSHA 300 instructions):

Using nonprescription medications at nonprescription strength

Administering tetanus immunizations [get advice from a doctor about this]

Cleaning, flushing, or soaking wounds on the skin surface

Using wound coverings, such as bandages, Band-Aids®, gauze pads, or using SteriStrips™ or butterfly bandages

Using hot or cold therapy

Using any totally nonrigid means of support, such as elastic bandages, wraps, or nonrigid back belts

Using temporary immobilization devices while transporting an accident victim (splints, slings, neck collars, or back boards)

Drilling a fingernail or toenail to relieve pressure or draining fluids from blisters [I’d get a trained medical person for this one!!]

Using eye patches

Using simple irrigation or a cotton swab to remove foreign bodies not embedded in or adhered to the eye

Using irrigation, tweezers, cotton swab, or other simple means to remove splinters or foreign material from areas other than the eye

Using finger guards

Using massages

Drinking fluids to relieve heat stress

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vc

Remember OSHA also requires that anyone providing first aid must be properly trained and certified in first aid.  If your first aid responders take the Red Cross first aid course there is a triage checklist in the training manual.

HI,

 

In addition to the above comments,  I just basically used a general rule of if life threatening call 911, or if the injured worker wanted to go get seen to allow them and if they could treat on-site for non emergency things then they could.  Things such as minor wound care, wrapping a sprain etc.  The American Red Cross First Aid and CPR manuals have some info in them as well that can be used.

 

Sorry I could not be or more help!

We trained ten percent of our workforce in First Responder Training (the same that the fire department does) and these 1st responders learned how to assess the injured worker.  They have the knowledge and skill needed to not only treat onsite but also to know when to call in someone with more training (such as a doctor). We work with our local fire department for this training and offer the use of our conference room/facility for 8 Saturdays.  We pay for the books and lunch for not only our employees but also those new firemen with the fire department that need to go through training.  That way, the fire department avoids the costs of books for training their employees and they provide the trainer.  This has worked very well for us and has an added benefit of developing a wonderful relationship with the local firemen.  They understand our facility and if they receive a call from us they are better able to respond.  Our employees love having the training that they can also use at home or if they want to volunteer with the fire department.

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Jan'l Adair