Worked Walkthrough: First 60 Seconds After a Fall

Suspected head, neck, or spine injury after a workplace fall Red Cross Check-Call-Care first aid steps The common trap is doing the visible task first while delaying the time-critical task: call, pressure, compressions, or handoff. 1. Freeze the scene Stop traffic around the person, scan for glass, cables, liquid, or electrical risk. Scene control prevents a second injury and keeps the person from being jostled. 2. Check and call Check responsiveness, breathing, major bleeding, and assign a named person to call 911. You are not diagnosing; you are finding life threats and activating help. 3. Care without movement Ask her…

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