Emergency Treatment

A proper Medical Surveillance Program should include details for both emergency treatment and acute non-emergency treatment.

OSHA suggests taking the following into consideration when creating emergency treatment plans, procedures, and equipment lists:

• Actual and potential chemical hazards (suspected or identified through the site analysis you learned about in a previous unit)
• Actual and potential physical hazards (such as extreme heat or cold, or falling and tripping hazards)
• Actual and potential biologic hazards (such as animal bites, plant poisoning, or hazardous biological wastes)
• Possible treatment needed for all site personnel. (Note: employers should provide plans not just for site workers but also for personnel such as contractors, visitors, and emergency personnel, like firefighters).

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