!

"#$%&'() This booklet should always be

kept in the first aid box

==
==
==
HINTS ON FIRST AID

(For: Notifiable Workplaces, Quarries, Cargo &
E
 !
 !"#$%"#&'( Container Handling Undertakings,

 !"#$%&"' Construction Sites, and all other

 !"#$
F Workplaces)

=

=

=FIRST AID =FIRST AID

 Occupational Safety & Health Branch

 !"#$% Labour Department
 Name of Undertaking
 !"#

Location of First Aid Box
 !"

Name of designated person in-charge of the box
 !"#$%&'(

Note: Each first aid box or cupboard must be large

 !"#$!"%&'()*+,-./0

enough to hold all the contents, which are
 !"#$%&'()*+,"-./01
maintained in good condition as specified at the
 !"#$%&'()*!
level scheduled in the relevant regulations.
Please refer to the appropriate Appendix.

9/2004-5-OHB7

 ! HINTS ON FIRST AID

 !"
 !"#$%"#&'(&) (For: Notifiable Workplaces, Quarries, Cargo

 !"#$ %&'()*+ & Container Handling Undertakings,

 Construction Sites, and all other
Workplaces)

 !"#$%&'()*+,-./01 For further information about the subject or

 !"#$%& assistance, please contact the Occupational
Health Service, Labour Department.

======
=
 !"#$%&'() Address: 15/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road,

==================
 !"#$%&# Central, Hong Kong.
Tel: 2852 4041

=======


!"!#
Fax: 2581 2049

=======
 !"# $%& Home Page address: http://www.labour.gov.hk

=======
=ÜííéWLLïïïKä~ÄçìêKÖçîKÜâ E-mail address: [email protected]

 !"=Éåèìáêó]ä~ÄçìêKÖçîKÜâ
 HINTS ON FIRST AID




   




!
!

INTRODUCTION     "  
#

===
! ! ! ! $ ! !
This booklet is intended to be a guide to the first
" " " % " "

 # #
& # #

== == ==
aid treatment of injuries and not as a substitute for
$ $  ' $ $

===
medical treatment administered by a doctor or nurse. ! % % ( % %
" & & ) & &


' # ' '

E

*
All injuries or accidents at work should be entered
 ( $ + ( (

) ' , ) )

F
into the Accident Record Book provided. Accurate
* ( - * *
reporting and good record keeping are also important  + % +
, & ,

E
for data analysis and accident prevention.
" ( -
+ .

RV
-
Notifiable Workplace means:
+ , /
 , - 0
1. any factory, mine or quarry; and . . 1
! / / 2
2. any premises or place in which a dangerous trade 0 3
" ,
or scheduled trade is carried on or is proposed # 0 1 4
" 2 5

F
to be carried on,
3 6
 1
but does not include a construction site within 2 4 &
! 5 7
the meaning of the Construction Sites (Safety) ! 6 8
" 3
Regulations. (Cap.59 sub. leg.) , 1 )
# 7 9
$ 0
4 8 :
% 9 ;
% + <
: =
1 1


=======================
Person trained in first aid shall be a person:
      
1. who holds a certificate of competency in first

==
==










aid issued by the St. John's Ambulance
     
  
 AssociationNote 1, the Auxiliary Medical Services
! ! !
! ! ! ! ! or the Hong Kong Red Cross; or
" " " !
" " ! " " "
# # # "  # # " # # # 2. who is a registered nurse within the meaning of
$ $ $ # $ $ # $ $ $ the Nurses Registration Ordinance (Cap.164); or
% % % $ ! % % $ % %
& & & % & & % &
3. who has completed a training course in first aid
' '

# '

 and who holds a certificate to that effect issued
(   ' (  

NSQ
( ) ! by an organization Note 2 approved by the
RMV^
RV

)
* ! "


Commissioner for Labour.
!
 +
 #
"  ,  $
# -
! %
* -  " &
+ . #
/ ! $
0 " %
1 # &
REFERENCE
2 $ '
3 (

% 1. Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance
 & )
' * ( Chapter 59 )
! + 2. Occupational Safety and Health Regulation ( Chapter

,
 - 509 A )
.
! /
" 0
# 1 Note 1: Under the Hong Kong St. John Ambulance
$ 2 Note 2: For example, Occupational Safety and Health Council etc.

2 2
 MINOR WOUNDS AND SCRATCHES





    

All wounds should receive immediate treatment.

     
It is important to keep the wound clean and prevent it

VVV
from contamination. ! ! ! ! !
"
" " " "
#  # # # #
$
$ $ $ $

1. Clean the wound gently under the running tap. If

=== ===

=== ===
% ! % % % %
the antiseptic solution is available, use it to clean "
& ! & &

the wound. & # ' " ' '
' $
( & ( (

===

===
2. Cover the wound with a sterile or adhesive ( % ' ) )
) &
( * *

dressing.
* ' ) + #
3. Seek medical advice if necessary. + ( * , +
, ) - ,
- * . -
. + 
/ , / !
SERIOUS INJURIES 0 0 .
1 1 /
2 2 0
1. Call 999 for an ambulance in emergency. Transfer 3 % 1
the victim to a hospital as soon as possible. 4 & 2
5 ' 3
2. In case of serious injury, it is important to control 6 ( 4
bleeding to the minimum, and prevent wound ) (
contamination.

3 3








Bleeding
      
Stop the bleeding as soon as possible.

E
E


   1. Instruct the victim to lie down.
      2. Lift up the injured part.
! ! ! !





!! !! 3. Inspect the wound.
" " " "     " ""
# # # #
# ## (a) If there is no foreign body, cover it with a
$ $ $ $ ! ! ! ! $ $$ sterile dressing and apply direct firm
% % % " " " " % %
& & # # # # pressure with the hand to stop bleeding.
' ' $ $ $ $ (b) If there is foreign body, do not attempt to
( ( % % % %
) ) & & & & remove it. Cover it with sterile dressing and
* ' ' ' ' apply pressure over both sides of the
+ ( ( ( (
, ) ) ) ) wound.
- * * * * (c) Use a clean handkerchief or cotton towel
+ + ' + +
. , + , , to cover the wound when there is
/
, - 

- insufficient sterile dressing.
0 .
1  . / % (d) If internal bleeding is suspected, observe
=

/ 0 - for signs of shock. Please refer to

 0 1 .
1 2 & 'Treatment for Shock' on page 5.

2 $ /
 3 3 0
4 4 1
Shock

5 2
 6 5 3
All serious injuries may cause shock. The signs
7 6 4 and symptoms are:
! 8  5
" 6
1. Cold, moist, pale or grey skin.
# 7 2. Blue nail beds and lips.
$ 8
4 4


==========

==========
3. Sensation of cold and thirst.
           
4. Rapid and difficult breathing.
5. Rapid and weak pulse.



!




!



         "   
6. Decreased consciousness.
! ! ! ! ! ! !
! ! ! !
" " " " " " "
" " " "
Treatment: # # # # # # #  # # #
1. The victim should lie down on the back with the $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
% % % % % % ! % %
legs slightly raised. (If the victim is unconscious, & & & & & &
&
please refer to the treatment for ' ' '
' '
'
( (  ( (  (
unconsciousness.) ) ) ) ) )
2. Loosen his/her clothing that is tight around the * * ! * ! *
+ + " + "

E
neck and waist. , #

3. Reassure and keep him/her comfortable and $ 
% !
warm. & "
4. Never give food or drink to the victim. ' #
( $
) %
Unconsciousness *
%
1. Place the victim in the “recovery position”. (If +
spinal injury is suspected, do not move the victim. &
Seek help from a person trained in first aid.)

Recovery Position
 !
5 5









2. Loosen his/her clothing that is tight around the
        
neck and waist.


!




3. Remove dentures if any.

    
 4. Remove foreign materials from the mouth to avoid
! ! ! ! ! ! obstruction of the airway.
" ! " " " " "
# " # # # # # 5. Never give food or drink to the victim or try to sit
$ #

=== === $ $ $ $ $ him/her up.
% $ % % % %
& %
& & &
' & ' ' ' Fractures
( '
( (
===

) ( ( ) ) 1. Immobilize the injured part.

$ "
) * * 2. Do not move the victim unless he/she is in a
* # * + +
+ ) + , , dangerous place or until the affected part has
, * , - been immobilized.
- + -
. , . 3. Never give food or drink to the victim.
/ - /
0 . 0
1 / 1
2 0 2 EYE INJURIES
$ 3
1 4
2 Foreign Objects in the Eye
3 !
4 5 1. Flush with clean water to remove loose particles
5 such as dust, cinders, grits or small particles on
6 the surface of the eye.
7 2. If the particles are inside the orbital cavity or
embedded in the eye ball, no attempt should be
made to remove them.
6 6
3. Cover the eye loosely with a clean dressing.








       
4. Transfer the victim to a hospital for further
treatment.
!




!


 "      "  
#
!
! ! ! ! ! ! !

E
Chemical in the Eye
"  " " " " " " "
1. Immediately flush the injured eye with copious # # # # # # # #
amount of clean water gently and thoroughly for $ $ $ $ $ $ $ #

F
% % % % % % $
at least 10 minutes. Take care not to contaminate & & & & & & %
the unaffected eye. The eyelids should be held ' &  ' &
( ' ' ( '
open while flushing to let the water wash off the ) ( ( ) (
chemical in the eye. * ) ) *
+ * * +
2. Do not rub the eye. + + ,
$ , -
3. Place a sterile dressing or eye pad over it. .
, "
4. Transfer to a hospital for further treatment as soon - - /
 0
as possible. 1
.

'
/ 2
A Heavy Blow on the Eye ("Black Eye") 3
0
Refer the victim to a hospital for treatment as soon 1 )
! $
as possible. 4
5
6
7
8
'
(
9
:
7 7







BURNS / SCALDS
      








! Burn / Scald
        
1. Bathe the injured area with clean and cool water
! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! for 15 minutes to relieve pain.
" " " " " " " "
# # # # # # # # 2. Cover the area with sterile dressings (or a clean
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

cloth if sterile dressings are not available) to

=== === ===

% % % % % % % %
& & & & & & &
prevent exposure to air and contamination.
' ' ' ' ' ' !
(

3. Remove any jewelry such as ring and watch from
( ( ( ( '
) ) ) )  ( the injured area.
* * * * )

+ ! 4. Do not break a blister or remove a skin flap in all

===
+ + + *
, , , , " +
cases.
- - - # ,
. $ 5. Do not attempt to remove clothing stuck to the
. -
/ % . injured area.
0 & /
! ' 6. In case of extensive injury, the victim should be
0
1 ( 1 wrapped in a clean sheet before transferring to a
' ) 2
2 * 3
hospital. Observe for signs of shock and manage
3 + accordingly.
4 %
5 ,
6 -
7 .
8 /
9

: 
;
< !
= "
8 8
Chemical Burn








       
1. Flush all the affected areas with copious amount
of clean water continuously for 15-20 minutes.








!
        "

F
2. Avoid chemical running into the eye during #
flushing. Please refer to "Treatment for Chemical ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
" " " " " " " "
in the Eye" on page 7. # # # # # # # #
3. Remove the contaminated clothing carefully or $ $ $
$ $ $ $ $

===
% % % % % % % %
by cutting if necessary. & & &
& & & & &
4. Cover the area with a sterile dressing. ' ' ' ' ' ! ' '
( (
( ' ( (
5. Transfer the victim to a hospital for medical ) )  ( ) )
treatment as soon as possible. * ) * *
+ ! * + '
,
+ , +
-  ,
,

E
. -
ELECTRIC SHOCK / !  -
0 "
1 # !
1. Shut off the electric current before rescuing the % $ "
2 % #
victim. If this is impossible, separate him/her from the 3 &

electric source by an object that does not conduct 4 ' 
5 (
electricity such as dry rubber or wooden stick. 6 ) !
7 * "
8 + #
2. If the victim is unconscious, check his/her 9 , $
breathing and pulse, and then perform resuscitation by : - %
! % &
a person trained in first aid if necessary. ; . '
 / (
0 )
9 9




POISONING BY GASES OR FUMES
   






1. Remove the victim from further exposure to gas
     
or fume.
! ! ! ! ! ! 2. Take him/her out into fresh air as soon as possible.
" " " " " "
# # # # # # Ensure adequate ventilation.
$ $ $ $

3. The rescuer must take all safety precautions and

=== ===
% % % %
& & & &
measures, eg. use suitable breathing apparatus,
' ' ' '
( ( (
to prevent oneself from being overcome.
(
) ) )

=== === === ===

) 4. If the victim is unconscious, check his/her
* * * *

+ + + breathing and pulse, and then per for m
+
, , , ,
resuscitation by a person trained in first aid if
- - -
. .
necessary.
/ /
0 0

1 1
% 2
2 3
3 4
4 5
5 6
6 7
7 8
8 9
9
:
!
;


10 10
 Appendix 1

Items required for each first aid box in a Notifiable Workplace
 !"#$%&'()*+,-./01

Quantities =========================
===

No. of No. of No. of No. of
==============
 !
 !
 !
 !
 !
employees employees employees employees

 NM
NM

QV
RM
NMM
NMM
 !
Requirements less than between between over
10 10 & 49 50 &100 100 #

 !"#$%# N N N N
A copy of this booklet 1 1 1 1
 =====
E

S NO OQ OQ
Sterile unmedicated small size for injured
 !=
 !"F
6 12 24 24
dressings fingers
================
E

medium size for injured P S NO NO
3 6 12 12 ================
 !"#F
hands or feet
Adhesive wound dressings of assorted sizes 12 24 36 36
 !"#$%&'() NO OQ PS PS
Triangular bandages of unbleached calico with


 !"#$%&
the longest side not less than 1.3m & each of 2 4 8 8
 !"# NKP
 !" O Q U U
the other sides not less than 900mm
 !"#$ VMM

Rolls of adhesive plaster (Zinc oxide) at least
1 1 2 2
 !E
 F

4.5m (L) x 25mm (W) N N O O

 QKR
E
F=u=OR
E
F
Packets of absorbent cotton wool each of 30g 3 6 12 12
Pressure bandage 1 1 1 1 PM
 !"#$%& P S NO NO
Safety pins a sufficient supply
 ! N N N N
Remark: # One first aid box or cupboard for each 100 employees, or part of that number.
 ! =========================
===


@
NMM
E
 NMM
 NMM
 F
 ! N
 !
The following items are advised to be added
Quantities

 !"#$
No. of No. of No. of No. of
Requirements employees employees employees employees =========================
===

less than 10 between between over 100 # ===============
 !
 !
 !
 !
 !
10 & 49 50 & 100
 NM
NM

QV
RM
NMM
NMM
 !
Dressing scissors one pair
 !" ==========================N====

Disposable gloves a sufficient supply

 !" ==========================
===

Waterproof adhesive

 !"#$% ==========================
wound dressings of a sufficient supply
===

assorted sizes
 !"#
Waterproof adhesive
 !"# ===========================
===

a sufficient supply
plaster
 ===========================
===

Eye baths a sufficient supply
Reference: Factories and Industrial Undertakings (First Aid in Notifiable Workplaces) =========
 !W===

!"#E
 !"#$%&'F
=
 RVa

Regulations (Chapter 59D)
11 11

 Appendix 2

 !"#$%&'()*+,-./ Items required for each first aid box in a Quarry

Quantities

===

Requirements No. of No. of No. of
==============
 !
 !
 !
 !
employees employees employees

 RM
RM
 NMM
NMM
 ! does not between over 100 #

 !"#$%# N N N exceed 50 50 & 100

 ======
E

NO OQ OQ

 !==
 !"F A copy of this booklet 1 1 1
Sterile unmedicated small size for
=================
E
 12 24 24
S NO NO dressings injured fingers
=================
 !"#F
medium size for

 !"#$%&'() NO PS PS 6 12 12
injured hands & feet



 !"#$%&'( Adhesive wound dressings of assorted sizes 12 36 36

 ! NKP
 !"#$============Q===========================U===========================U Triangular bandages of unbleached calico

 !" VMM
 with the longest side not less than 1.3m & 4 8 8
each of the other sides not less than 900mm

 !E
 F

N O O Rolls of adhesive plaster (Zinc oxide) of at

 QKR
E
F=u=OR
E
F 1 2 2
least 4.5m (L) x 25mm (W)
PM
 !"#$%& S NO NO Packets of absorbent cotton wool each of 30g 6 12 12

 N N N Eye bath 1 1 1

 ! N N N Pressure bandage 1 1 1

 !
===
Safety pins a sufficient supply
Remark: # One first aid box or cupboard for each 100 employees, or part of that number.

@
NMM
E
 NMM
 NMM
 F
 ! N
 !

The following items are advised to be added

 !"#$ Quantities

===
Requirements No. of employees No. of employees No. of
==============
 !
 !
 !
 ! does not exceed 50 between employees

 NM
RM
 NMM
NMM
 ! 50 &100 over 100 #
Dressing scissors one pair

 !" N===

Disposable gloves a sufficient supply

 !"
===

Waterproof adhesive wound

 !"#$%&'()*+
===
a sufficient supply
dressings of assorted sizes

 !"#
===
Waterproof adhesive plaster a sufficient supply

 !W NK

 !

 RVc
 Reference: 1. Quarries ( Safety ) Regulations ( Chapter 59F )

2. Occupational Safety and Health Regulation ( Chapter 509A )
OK
 !"#$%&
 RMV^


12 12
 Appendix 3

Items required for each first aid box in a Cargo and Container Handling Undertaking

 !"
#$%&'
 !"#$%&'()*+

Quantities =======================
===

No. of No. of No. of No. of ===========
 !
 !
 !
 !
 !
employees employees employees employees

 NM
NM
 QV
RM
 NMM
NMM
 !
Requirements less than 10 between between over
10 & 49 50 & 100 100 #

 !"#$%# N N N N

 ======
E

S NO OQ OQ
A copy of this booklet 1 1 1 1
 !==
 !"F
Sterile unmedicated small size for =================
E

6 12 24 24 P S NO NO
dressings injured fingers =================
 !"#F
medium size for
3 6 12 12
 !"#$%&'() NO OQ PS PS
injured hands or feet



 !"#$%&
Adhesive wound dressings of assorted sizes 12 24 36 36
Triangular bandages of unbleached calico with
 !"# NKP
 !" O Q U U
the longest side not less than 1.3m & each of 2 4 8 8
 !"#$ VMM

the other sides not less than 900mm
 !E
 F

N N O O
Rolls of Adhesive plaster (Zinc oxide) at least
1 1 2 2
 QKR
E
F=u=OR
E
F
4.5m (L) x 25mm (W) PM
 !"#$%& P S NO NO
Packets of absorbent cotton wool each of 30 g 3 6 12 12

 ! N N N N
Pressure bandage 1 1 1 1

 ! =======================
===

Safety pins a sufficient supply
Remark: # One first aid box or cupboard for each 100 employees, or part of that number.
@
NMM
E
 NMM
 NMM
 F
 ! N
 !

The following items are advised to be added
 !"#$

Quantities ========================
===

Requirements No. of No. of No. of No. of ===========
 !
 !
 !
 !
 !
employees employees employees employees
 NM
NM
 QV
RM
 NMM
NMM
 !
less than 10 between between over 100 #
10 & 49 50 & 100

 !" ========================N===

Dressing scissors one pair

 !" ========================
===

Disposable gloves a sufficient supply

 !"#$% ========================
Waterproof adhesive wound
a sufficient supply
===

dressings of assorted size
 !"#
Waterproof adhesive
 !"# ========================
===

a sufficient supply
plasters of assorted sizes
 ========================
===

Eye baths a sufficient supply
Reference: Factories and Industrial Undertakings ( Cargo and Container Handling )

 !W

!"#E
 !"
#$%&'F

 RVh

Regulations ( Chapter 59K )
13 13

 Appendix 4

 !"#$%& '()*+,-&./0 Items required for each first aid box in a construction site

Quantities
============= =====================================
===

=
 ! No. of employees No. of employees

 !"# RM

 ! RM

 @ Requirements less than 50 50 and over #

 !"#
 N N

 =====
E
 A copy of this booklet 1 1
NO NO

 !=
 !"F Sterile unmedicated small size for injured
12 12
dressings fingers
================
E

S S medium size for
================
 !"#F 6 6
injured hands or feet
================
E
 !" large size for other
S S
================
 !"#$F injured parts of the 6 6

 !"#$%

 ! OQ OQ body



 !"#$%&'( Waterproof adhesive wound dressings of
24 24
assorted sizes

 ! NKP
 !"#$===================Q==========================================Q
Triangular bandages of unbleached calico

 !" VMM

with the longest side not less than 1.3m and 4 4

 !E
 F
each of the other sides not less than 900mm
N N

 QKR
E
F=u=OR
E
F Rolls of adhesive plaster (zinc oxide) at least
1 1
PM
 !"#$%& S S 4.5m (L) x 25mm (W)

 ! N N Packets of absorbent cotton wool each of 30 g 6 6
Pressure bandage 1 1

 ! S S
Safety pins 6 6

 ========================================================================
===

Eye baths a sufficient supply

@
RM
E
 RM
 RM
 F
 ! N
 ! Remark: # One first aid box or cupboard for each 50 employees, or part of that number.

 !"#$ The following items are advised to be added

============== ===================================
===
Quantities

 ! Requirements No. of employees No. of employees

 !"# RM

 ! RM

 @
less than 50 50 and over #

 !" =====================================N===

Dressing scissors one pair

 !" ====================================
===
Disposable gloves a sufficient supply

=========
 !W====
 !E
F
=
=
RV=I
 Reference : Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations ( Chapter 59 I)

14 14
 Appendix 5

Items required for each first aid box in all other workplaces( except Appendix 1, 2, 3, 4)
 !"#$%&E
 !"#"$"%F
 !"#$%&'()*+

Quantities
======================
===

No. of No. of No. of No, of
==============
 !
 !
 !
 !
 !
employees employees employees employees
Requirements less than between between over
 NM
NM
 QV
RM
 NMM
NMM
 @
10 10 & 49 50 & 100 100 #

 !"#$%# N N N N

 ======
E

A copy of this booklet 1 1 1 1 N S NO NO

 !==
 !"F
Sterile unmedicated small size for
1 6 12 12 =================
E

dressings injured fingers N P S S
medium size for =================
 !"#F
1 3 6 6
injured hands or feet
 !"#$%&'() P NO OQ OQ
Adhesive wound dressings of assorted sizes 3 12 24 24
 !"#$%&'()
Triangular bandages of unbleached calico
 !"# NKP
 !" N O Q Q
with the longest side not less than 1.3m & each 1 2 4 4

 !"#$ VMM

of the other sides not less than 900mm

 !
 O
E
F=u
Rolls of adhesive at least 2m (L) x 1 N
plaster (zinc oxide ) 25mm (W) E
 F OR
E
F
at least 4.5m (L) x
 QKR
E
F
1 1 1 N N N
25mm (W) u=OR
E
F
Packets of absorbent cotton wool each of 30g 1 3 6 6 PM
 !"#$%& N P S S
Pressure bandages 1 1 1 1

 ! N N N N
Safety pins a sufficient supply

 ! =======================
===

Remark: # One first aid box or cupboard for each 100 employees, or part of that number.

@
NMM
E
 NMM
 NMM
 F
 ! N
 !
The following items are advised to be added
Quantities
 !"#$
No. of No. of No. of No. of ========================
===

Requirements employees employees employees employees
======
 !
 !
 !
 !
 !
less than 10 between between over 100 #

 NM
NM
 QV
RM
 NMM
NMM
 @
10 & 49 50 & 100
Dressing scissors one pair
 !" =========================N===

Disposable gloves a sufficient supply
 !" ========================
===

Reference: Occupational Safety and Health Regulation ( Chapter 509A ) =======
 !W====
 !"#$%&=
 RMV=^


15 15