ACCIDENTS AND FIRST AID -

IF SERIOUS OR IN ANY DOUBT CALL 999

 

THE POSTCODE OF THE SHED IS

KA12 8LE 

HEATHERHOUSE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, IRVINE

 

• A list of members who have received training in the essentials of first aid is displayed on the front of the first aid cabinet in the Shed entrance.

 

• The first aid kit and defibrillator are situated in the "Long Room", on the right hand side.

 

• All accidents and cases of ill health – however minor - must be recorded in the Accident Book by the relevant Duty Manager and/or person who has administered first aid. This book is kept in the inside cabinet at the front desk and is monitored by the the Safety Officer.   Should any member become ill, or suffer a serious accident, the Duty Manager must ensure their "in case of emergency" contact is informed.  Should a member suffer an accident or injury and, despite the apparent need, appear reluctant for an ambulance to be summoned, the key holder will use his judgement and his decision will be final.   Serious accidents will be investigated by the Safety Officer or other person appointed by the Management Team.

 

The first aid kit is checked and maintained regularly.

 

INFORMATION, INSTRUCTION AND SUPERVISION

 

• Induction of new members, including health and safety information and supervision, will be carried out by the Duty Manager.  

 

• The Duty Manager will be aware of, and may take into account, any disabilities or other limitations declared by the new member in his membership application form.

 

Note: All members must ensure that such information about themselves, should it change, is advised promptly to the Membership Secretary (and Duty Manager as necessary).

 

A defibrillator is a medical device designed to treat life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, specifically ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia.  In layman's terms it's an abnormal heart rhythm in which the ventricles of the heart quiver.  This is due to disorganized electrical activity. Ventricular fibrillation results in cardiac arrest with loss of consciousness and no pulse. This is followed by sudden cardiac death in the absence of treatment. Ventricular fibrillation is initially found in about 10% of people with cardiac arrest. It works by delivering a controlled electric shock to the heart, which can help restore its normal rhythm.

 

The First Aid kit and the Defibrillator are located in the long room