Accidents or dangerous occurences and near misses should be reported to staff or area managers IMMEDIATELY
In the event of a serious injury or illness:-
- Contact Security on 2222 (or 01235 778888) who will alert local first aiders and emergency services as required.
- If you have a medical condition that may be relevant in a first aid situation, for example, diabetes, please let your First Aider know as a precautionary measure. This information will be treated in the strictest confidence.
- The First Aid Team have also been trained in the use of defibrillators. These are only for use by the Laboratory’s trained First Aiders.
First aid
First Aid boxes are located across all main areas within the CLF. The exact location of your nearest First Aid box will be identified on the local safety card for the area(s) in which you are working.
A First Aid Team provides support in emergency situations, especially in those first minutes before the emergency services arrive, and to treat minor conditions where highly qualified medical help is not needed. Your nearest First Aiders and contact details are listed on the local safety card for the area(s) in which you are working.
