The OFA 3 Medic’s main role on location is to provide emergency response to crews in the event of an injury, illness or emergency situation. The Industrial First Aid Attendant’s tasks include, but not limited to:
Maintaining all current tickets – i.e. H2S, First Aid, CPR, TDG, WHMIS, Provincial Governing Body Registration;
Keeping up with all protocols of Advanced First Aid;
Obeying and following first aid protocols set out by ruling government agencies;
Collecting and maintaining confidential information – i.e. all pertinent patient medical information;
Providing First Aid to workers when injured or ill, within your scope of practice (OFA3, EMR, PCP);
Making transport decision of injured worker to health care facility;
Familiarizing oneself with WCB documentation, OH&S regulations and all pertinent first aid reports;