Spot the Second-Casualty Risk
Identify the most urgent scene hazard before beginning hands-on first aid.
Print room incident. Find the hazard that changes how you approach. Tap the risky region you must control before kneeling to help. Sharp cutting tool in the approach path Yes. This can injure the rescuer or bystanders. Block the route or make it safe before starting hands-on assessment. Scattered paper on the floor Papers are clutter, but the sharp tool is the immediate second-casualty risk. Tipped supply cart The cart may explain the fall, but it is not as urgent as the sharp object in the route people will use. Coworkers standing in the doorway Crowding matters, especially for EMS…
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