Section 3 - Medical and First Aid
03.A General.
03.A.01
Prior to the start of work by a contractor and for all USACE locations, arrangements must be made for medical facilities and personnel to provide prompt attention to injured employees.
Know who to call in an emergency.
For work or tasks with a high or extremely high risk assessment code (RAC) on the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), the arrangements with the medical facility must be confirmed in writing. See Sections 01.A.14 and 01.A.15.
- An effective means of communication (i.e., hard-wired or cellular telephone, two-way radio, etc.) with #911 access or other emergency response source, and transportation to effectively care for injured workers must be provided Communication devices must be tested in the area of use to assure functionality.
- The telephone numbers of physicians, hospitals, or ambulances must be conspicuously posted, at a minimum, on the safety bulletin board and near the on-site project office telephones. Medical facilities and personnel expected to treat injured employees must be informed of the nature of the work to be performed and the injuries/illnesses prevalent on such jobsites. Depending on the scope and size of the job, the GDA may require a formal written agreement.
- A highly visible map delineating the best route to the nearest medical facility must be prepared and posted on the safety bulletin board. For mobile field crews, it must be readily available.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
3-1. For work or tasks with a high or extremely high risk assessment code (RAC) on the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), what arrangements must be made with the medical facility?
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