Construction work is dangerous, and
despite your best efforts accidents will
happen. When they do, your crew
should be well-prepared with first aid
training so you know what to do — and,
equally important, what not to do — for
each type of injury. If you know how to
react to typical construction injuries,
you can reduce the degree of harm.
First aid training will prepare you in
two important areas: assessment and
treatment. In the event of an accident,
knowing how to quickly assess the victim's
condition and injuries is critical in
knowing the correct course of action.
For treatment, there are many specialized
first aid techniques; knowing them
will reduce the effects of an injury,