What to do when you’re first on the scene in an emergency
In the context of a workplace accident, the “first responder†is often simply the first person on the scene, regardless of training. It may be an emergency medical technician, or someone with a first-aid card who will do the best he or she can until professional assistance arrives. Let’s look at the precautions employees should take to protect their own safety should they be first on the scene responding to a workplace incident or injury.