Marine First Aid & CPRCopyright © 2006 The Canadian Red Cross SocietySlide 1 Marine Requirements for First Aid Kits Workplace Type of First Aid Kit 1. On a ship (a) with 2 to 5 employees A (b) with 6 to 19 employees B (c) with 20 to 49 employees C (d) with 50 or more employees D 2.At a detached workplace E Source: Canada Labour Code: Marine Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, 1987.

Marine First Aid & CPRCopyright © 2006 The Canadian Red Cross SocietySlide 2 Airway Adjuncts and Oxygen Administration Oropharyngeal Airways Endotracheal Intubation Supplemental Oxygen Non-rebreather mask Nasal Cannula Pocket Mask Bag-Valve-Mask resuscitator Laryngoscope with blades

Marine First Aid & CPRCopyright © 2006 The Canadian Red Cross SocietySlide 3 Medical Conditions of Rescued Persons Rescued survivors may be suffering from various conditions, including: Near drowning Cold exposure Emotional conditions Seasickness Heat exposure Oil contamination Dehydration

Marine First Aid & CPRCopyright © 2006 The Canadian Red Cross SocietySlide 4 Medications and Health Supplies Carried on Board Types of Supplies Local and international regulations dictate the quantities and types of medications on different vessel types Procedure Become familiar with the location of medications and health supplies

Marine First Aid & CPRCopyright © 2006 The Canadian Red Cross SocietySlide 5 Marine Pharmacology See a drug guide for a medication’s uses, and cautions Assess a person before and after a medication is taken For any strong side effect, seek radio medical advice The marine first aid attendant cannot give medications directly to the person. Administering medications requires medical direction.

Marine First Aid & CPRCopyright © 2006 The Canadian Red Cross SocietySlide 6 Marine Radio Medical Advice Step 1: Preparing information before asking for advice Particulars of the ship Age and gender of person History of illness/injury Chief complaint Vital signs Treatment rendered Special equipment required

Marine First Aid & CPRCopyright © 2006 The Canadian Red Cross SocietySlide 7 Marine Radio Medical Advice Step 2: Recording medical advice Record exchange of information Repeat information to advisor Keep all on-board records accurate

Marine First Aid & CPRCopyright © 2006 The Canadian Red Cross SocietySlide 8 Medical Evacuation from a Ship Seek medical advice for evacuation Ensure adequate ABCs Include medical records Have person wear a personal flotation device (PFD) Thoroughly secure person to stretcher Prepare vessel for evacuation –Ship-to-ship –Ship-to-helicopter

Marine First Aid & CPRCopyright © 2006 The Canadian Red Cross SocietySlide 9 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) A hazardous material is any substance that can cause illness, disease, or death to unprotected people. Three parts of WHMIS: 1.Labels 2.Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) 3.Worker education

Marine First Aid & CPRCopyright © 2006 The Canadian Red Cross SocietySlide 10 WHMIS Symbols Class A > Compressed Gas Class B > Flammable and Combustible Material Class C > Oxidizing Material Source: Reference Manual for the WHMIS Requirements of the Hazardous Products Act and Controlled Products Regulations, Health Canada, Reproduced with permission of the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2006.

Marine First Aid & CPRCopyright © 2006 The Canadian Red Cross SocietySlide 11 WHMIS Symbols Class D, Division 1 > Poisonous and Infectious Material: Immediate and serious toxic effects Class D, Division 2 > Poisonous and Infectious Material: Other toxic effects Class D, Division 3 > Poisonous and Infectious Material: Biohazardous infectious materials Source: Reference Manual for the WHMIS Requirements of the Hazardous Products Act and Controlled Products Regulations, Health Canada, Reproduced with permission of the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2006.

Marine First Aid & CPRCopyright © 2006 The Canadian Red Cross SocietySlide 12 WHMIS Symbols Class E > Corrosive Material Class F > Dangerously Reactive Material Source: Reference Manual for the WHMIS Requirements of the Hazardous Products Act and Controlled Products Regulations, Health Canada, Reproduced with permission of the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2006.

Marine First Aid & CPRCopyright © 2006 The Canadian Red Cross SocietySlide 13 Material Safety Data Sheets Nine sections: 1.Product identification and use 2.Hazardous ingredients 3.Physical data 4.Fire and explosion data 5.Reactivity data 6.Toxicological properties 7.Preventative measures 8.First aid measures 9.Preparation information

Marine First Aid & CPRCopyright © 2006 The Canadian Red Cross SocietySlide 14 Material Safety Data Sheet

Marine First Aid & CPRCopyright © 2006 The Canadian Red Cross SocietySlide 15 Material Safety Data Sheet

Marine First Aid & CPRCopyright © 2006 The Canadian Red Cross SocietySlide 16 Confined Space Entry Do not enter a confined space that you are not authorized to enter Proper training is required Proper respiratory protection and other equipment are required A safety watch must be assigned