Keep Your Emergency Priorities In Place
"If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem." That expression often applies in an emergency situation, when well-meaning individuals fail to do the correct things.
Before you worry about treating any casualties, the first priority is to assess and secure the accident scene and prevent anyone else (especially you) from getting hurt. Whether it's a confined space incident or a motor vehicle collision, you can help a victim most by staying calm and following a few basic first aid steps:
Remember, being first on the scene of an accident means keeping a cool head, looking out for your own safety and then taking appropriate action to assist victims.
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