HSE BASIC LIFE SUPPORT FLOW CHART
DR ABCD
D = Check for DANGER *Hazards / Risk / Safety?*
R = RESPONSIVE ? (Unconscious ?) *If not, Call for help, Call 991*
A = Open AIRWAY. Look for signs of life
B = Give 2 Initial Breaths if not breathing normally
C = Give 30 chest COMPRESSIONS (almost 2 compressions / second) followed by 2 breaths
D = Attach AED as soon as available and follow its prompt
R = RESPONSIVE ? (Unconscious ?) *If not, Call for help, Call 991*
A = Open AIRWAY. Look for signs of life
B = Give 2 Initial Breaths if not breathing normally
C = Give 30 chest COMPRESSIONS (almost 2 compressions / second) followed by 2 breaths
D = Attach AED as soon as available and follow its prompt
Continue CPR until qualified personnel arrive or signs of life return
Legend :
NO SIGNS OF LIFE = Unconscious, Unresponsive, Not Breathing Normally, Not Moving
AED = Automated External Defibrillator
"Courtesy of New Century First Aid by Harry F.Oxer"
HSE SHELL 12 LIVE SAVING RULES
SHELL 12 LIVE SAVING RULES
1. WORK WITH A VALID WORK PERMIT
2. CONDUCT GAS TESTS WHEN REQUIRED
3. VERIFY ISOLATION WHEN WORK BEGINS AND USE THE SPECIFIED LIFE PROTECTING EQUIPMENT
4. OBTAIN AUTHORISATION BEFORE ENTERING A CONFINED SPACE
5. OBTAIN AUTHORISATION BEFORE OVERRIDING OR DISABLING SAFETY CRITICAL EQUIPMENT
6. PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST A FALL WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHT
7. DO NOT WALK UNDER A SUSPENDED LOAD
8. DO NOT SMOKE OUTSIDE DESIGNATED AREAS
9. NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS WHILE WORKING OR DRIVING
10. WHILE DRIVING, DO NOT USE YOUR PHONE AND DO NOT EXCEED SPEED LIMITS
11. WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT
12. FOLLOW PRESCRIBED JOURNEY MANAGEMENT PLAN
