Hazards Probable injury or Reason Person at risk Current control measures Action required Action

by/date

Probability x Severity = impact
Covid 19

First Aid

Infection spread, risk of illness / death First aider

Casualty

Consider using face cover, visor, apron and gloves to minimize risk in close proximity of casualty. Review if changes to British Heart Foundation policy    

3×5=15

 

Covid 19

Administering CPR

Infection spread, risk of illness / death First aider

Casualty

 

If there’s a chance the person in cardiac arrest has COVID-19, lay a cloth or towel over their mouth and nose and do hands-only CPR until emergency help gets there. Review if changes to British Heart Foundation policy    

4×5=20

Covid 19

Mouth to mouth resuscitation

 

Infection spread, risk of illness / death First aider

Casualty

 

Rescue breaths are a bonus and it’s your choice if you want to do them. Many people wouldn’t hesitate to give rescue breaths to a family member but may not want to do so with a stranger. Review if changes to British Heart Foundation policy    

4×5=20

Back injury / stretching injury Lifting or moving casualty First Aider Use standard method to put the casualty in the recovery position.     2×1=2