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Health and Safety - First Aid and Medical

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Each question below includes its SLCP/FSLM key and the related recommendation. In some cases, the same guidance applies to multiple IDs.

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Does the facility comply with legal requirements regarding medical checks for workers?

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Recommendations

  • Conduct pre-employment, periodic, and exit medical examinations for workers based on job-specific risks.
  • Ensure health screenings for workers exposed to noise, chemicals, dust, and other hazards.
  • Work with licensed occupational health professionals to assess worker health conditions.
  • Document all medical checks and maintain worker health records securely.
  • Implement follow-up medical evaluations for workers with identified health risks.
  • Identify high-risk job roles that require mandatory health checks.
  • Ensure early detection of work-related illnesses through regular screenings.
  • Educate workers on the importance of medical checks and their health rights.
  • Train supervisors and health personnel to monitor workers' health conditions proactively.

 

Does the facility record work-related accidents and diseases and report them to the competent authority in line with legal requirements?

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Recommendations

  • Maintain a log of all accidents and diseases that occur in the workplace.
  • Ensure reports include details such as date, location, nature of injury/illness, and corrective actions taken.
  • Ensure records are kept for the legally required duration.
  • Submit reports on time to local labor departments, occupational safety boards, or other relevant authorities.
  • Follow national and international reporting standards for occupational injuries and diseases.
  • Conduct investigations to determine the root cause of incidents.
  • Take corrective actions to prevent future accidents.
  • Ensure findings are shared with management and workers.
  • Educate workers on how to report accidents and illnesses promptly.
  • Ensure supervisors and safety officers are trained in accident investigation and reporting.

 

Does the facility have an established accident investigation procedure to effectively determine root cause(s) and corrective actions?

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Recommendations

  • Maintain a detailed log of all injuries, fatalities, accidents, and near-miss incidents.
  • Ensure records include the date, time, nature of injury, affected worker(s), cause of the incident, and corrective measures taken.
  • Use a digital tracking system or a well-organized logbook to store records securely.
  • Retain records for at least 12 months, or longer if required by national regulations.
  • Ensure records are readily accessible for audits, inspections, and internal safety assessments.
  • Ensure all employees understand the importance of reporting workplace injuries and near-miss incidents.
  • Train supervisors and safety officers in proper documentation and record-keeping procedures.

 

Does the facility comply with occupational safety and health-related legal requirements on HIV/AIDS?

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Recommendations

  • Develop and enforce a workplace HIV/AIDS policy that aligns with national laws and international standards.
  • Include provisions for non-discrimination, confidentiality, voluntary testing, and access to treatment.
  • Provide regular HIV/AIDS awareness training to all employees, focusing on prevention, transmission, and treatment.
  • Offer voluntary and confidential HIV testing and counseling services within or in partnership with local health facilities.
  • Prohibit HIV testing as a condition for hiring, promotion, or continued employment.
  • Ensure workers living with HIV/AIDS have equal opportunities and are not unfairly dismissed or treated differently.
  • Ensure workers have access to necessary healthcare, treatment, and counseling services.
  • Include HIV/AIDS-related medical care within workplace health programs.

 

First-aid kits are not sufficient in number

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First-aid kits are not sufficiently maintained (not fully stocked and contain expired items)

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First aid kits are not clearly marked and not readily accessible

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Facility does not train a sufficient number of workers in first aid

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First aid training records are not retained

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None of the above - the facility is meeting all legal requirements listed above regarding first-aid

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Recommendations

  • Provide first-aid kits in sufficient numbers across all work areas, ensuring accessibility for all workers.
  • Stock first-aid kits with legally required medical supplies (e.g., bandages, antiseptics, burn treatment, gloves, CPR masks).
  • Clearly label first-aid kits with visible signage and ensure easy access.
  • Provide first-aid kits in sufficient numbers across all work areas, ensuring accessibility for all workers.
  • Stock first-aid kits with legally required medical supplies (e.g., bandages, antiseptics, burn treatment, gloves, CPR masks).
  • Clearly label first-aid kits with visible signage and ensure easy access.

 

Are arrangements in case of medical emergency, including on-site medical facilities/clinic(s) and staff in line with legal requirements?

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Recommendations

  • Ensure onsite medical facilities/clinics are in line with legal requirements.
  • Maintain sufficient numbers of trained medical personnel (nurses, doctors, or paramedics).
  • Stock adequate first-aid kits and emergency medical supplies.
  • Conduct first-aid and emergency response training for a designated number of workers per shift.
  • Ensure emergency response drills include medical scenarios such as injury, chemical exposure, or cardiac arrest.
  • Display emergency contact numbers in multiple locations.
  • Conduct routine inspections to confirm that medical facilities, equipment, and staff meet legal standards.
  • Review medical emergency arrangements annually and update procedures as required.

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