FIRST AID
ADDRESS: Impney Estate, Droitwich, WR9 0BN
WHAT3WORDS: axed.copy.fuel
EMERGENCY ACTION (ALWAYS FIRST)
DR ABC
D – Danger
Make area safe (traffic, equipment, weather, terrain).
R – Response
“Are you okay?”
Gently shake shoulders.
A – Airway
Head tilt, chin lift.
B – Breathing
Check for normal breathing (max 10 seconds).
C – CPR
Not breathing normally?
➡️ Call 999 / 112 immediately
➡️ Start CPR.
Outdoor Notes
Move group away from hazards.
Send someone to guide ambulance from nearest access point.
Use what3words / GPS pin.
CARDIAC ARREST
Signs
Unresponsive
Not breathing normally / gasping
Action
Call 999 / 112.
Start compressions:
100–120 per minute
5–6cm depth
30 compressions : 2 breaths (if trained)
Use AED ASAP.
Continue until:
Help arrives
Casualty recovers
You are relieved
Outdoor Notes
Use mat/coat under back on soft ground.
Protect from cold while continuing CPR.
Send guide to access road.
CHOKING (ADULT)
Mild (Coughing)
Encourage coughing.
Monitor.
Severe (Cannot speak/breathe)
5 back blows
5 abdominal thrusts
Repeat
If unconscious → CPR + 999.
Outdoor Notes
Ensure stable footing on uneven ground.
Move away from slopes or water edges.
SEVERE BLEEDING
Action
Apply firm direct pressure.
Elevate limb if possible.
Apply bandage.
Add dressings if soaking (do NOT remove first).
➡️ Call 999 if bleeding uncontrolled.
Outdoor Notes
Use clean clothing if no sterile dressing.
Insulate casualty from cold ground.
Assign someone to meet ambulance.
HEAD INJURY
Monitor For
Confusion
Vomiting
Severe headache
Loss of consciousness
Seizure
➡️ Call 999 if any red flag present.
No return to training that day.
Outdoor Notes
Move away from hazards.
Protect from exposure.
FRACTURE
Signs
Severe pain
Swelling
Deformity
Unable to move
Action
Support in position found.
Cold pack wrapped.
Monitor for shock.
➡️ Call 999 if:
Open fracture
Severe deformity
Loss of sensation
Suspected hip/spine
Outdoor Notes
Use rolled clothing/mat as padding.
Stabilise on flat ground.
SPINAL INJURY
Signs
Neck/back pain after fall
Tingling/numbness
Loss of movement
Action
Do NOT move.
Support head in neutral position.
Call 999 immediately.
Outdoor Notes
Shield from weather without moving spine.
Clear group away.
BURNS
Minor
Cool under running water 20 minutes.
Cover loosely.
Severe
Call 999.
Do NOT apply creams.
Do NOT burst blisters.
Outdoor Notes
Use cool wet cloth if no running water.
Avoid hypothermia in cold conditions.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
Ensure power source is OFF.
Do NOT touch until safe.
Call 999.
Check breathing → CPR if needed.
Outdoor Notes
Watch for generators, lighting rigs, overhead lines.
Wet ground increases risk.
HEAT EXHAUSTION
Signs
Dizziness
Sweating
Headache
Nausea
Action
Move to shade.
Lay down, elevate legs.
Small sips water.
Cool skin.
If confusion/collapse → treat as heat stroke.
HEAT STROKE (MEDICAL EMERGENCY)
Signs
Confusion
Collapse
Hot skin
Seizure
➡️ Call 999 immediately.
Cool rapidly (wet skin + fan).
Cold packs to neck/armpits/groin.
ASTHMA ATTACK
Sit upright.
1 puff reliever inhaler every 30–60 sec.
Up to 10 puffs.
➡️ No improvement after 10 puffs = 999.
LOW BLOOD SUGAR
If conscious:
Sugary drink / glucose.
Then slow-release snack.
If unconscious:
Recovery position.
Call 999.
RECOVERY POSITION
Use if unconscious but breathing.
Arm at right angle.
Far hand to cheek.
Bend far knee.
Roll toward you.
Tilt head back.
Monitor breathing continuously.
