First responders make a difference

It used to be that going to a first aide room meant that you were entering into a clean and safe environment. No one understood (or thought about) what might happen by simply touching a cabinet surface or walking into staging area.

Now, thanks to First Responders trained in dealing with Blood Bourn Pathogens (BBP) and other workplace hazards, we can rest easy. Yokogawa’s emergency crew check our environment and are the first on the scene at a moment’s notice. As part of their job, they ensure surfaces are risk free of diseases such as Hepatitis B and C virus, ensure that wounds are properly cleaned and dressed and emergency personnel (if needed) have been contacted.

As you know through your Safety Training, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Heath Administration) approved methods require First Responders to re-trace the employee’s steps to look for causes and evidence of the accident – spattered blood, soaked materials, old bandages, or hazards left in the isle, etc.

Contact the First Responders at your facility if you have questions or would like to be a First Responder.