Since a workplace accident can happen at any time, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires businesses to have first aid kits available to deal with them in a timely and safe manner. If you own or manage a car dealership, first aid kits or cabinets should be accessible and fully stocked in case an employee or customer is hurt.
Types of Injuries That May Occur at a Car Dealership
Workers who are inspecting and repairing cars to get them ready for sale may need to use tools to change the oil, fix the engine, or replace the tires. If a tool is not used properly or malfunctions, the employee could experience a serious cut, scrape, burn, or another injury.
Many customers who want to purchase a new car bring an old vehicle to the dealership to trade in. Employees need to inspect those vehicles to determine their value and decide whether to accept them. Workers may find that part of an old vehicle is damaged and may become injured during a routine inspection.
Customers who visit a car dealership can also be hurt on the lot. People with pre-existing injuries, disabilities, or conditions such as arthritis may find it difficult to walk around on a large lot or to get in and out of a particular vehicle. A customer may want to look under the hood of a car and get injured if he or she is not familiar with the mechanics of the vehicle.
Sometimes an employee will have a simple medical problem that can be easily addressed. For example, a worker may have a headache, indigestion, or a cold that can be treated with over-the-counter medications.
Having these types of medicines readily available in a first aid kit means an employee will be able to take medication and continue working, rather than leave work to go to a pharmacy or go home. This can help the dealership remain as productive as possible.
First Aid Supplies Your Car Dealership Should Have
First aid kits or cabinets should contain a variety of supplies that may be needed to treat injuries and to deal with medical emergencies, such as bandages, gauze, alcohol wipes, tweezers, scissors, latex gloves, and CPR face shields.
If your dealership is not located close to a hospital, an automated external defibrillator (AED) can make it possible to save the life of a patient in cardiac distress.
Employees should know the locations of first aid supplies and should be trained in how to use them. If you operate a large car dealership, several first aid kits or cabinets should be placed in strategic locations so they are easily accessible at all times.
Make sure your staff is prepared to act quickly by having fully stocked first aid kits or cabinets at your car dealership.
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