ACPL Safety Training

1. ACPL Safety Training Emergency Response Kits August 2013

2. Learning Objectives By the end of this training session, you will be able to: • Describe the difference between a first aid kit and an Emergency Response Kit • Tell where each is located in your agency • Describe the purpose of items in the Emergency Response Kit • Inventory your agency’s Emergency Response Kit • Identify items that should not be in the Emergency Response Kit • List one-time use items in the Emergency Response Kit • Tell how to restock the Emergency Response Kit and first aid kit

3. EMERGENCY RESPONSE KITS First Aid Kits & the ERK

4. First Aid Kits and Emergency Response Kits • First Aid Kit • mounted to wall in kitchens/pantries • limited amount of supplies • Emergency Response Kit (ERK) • intended for mobile use • has double the amount of supplies as the first aid kit • includes tools • contains larger items which don’t fit in a first aid kit

5. Use it or lose it Where is the first aid kit at your agency? Where is the Emergency Response Kit at your agency? Do you think this is a good location? Why or why not?

6. Get to Know the Emergency Response Kit (ERK)

7. The Emergency Response Kit (ERK)

8. Isolyser in the ERK

9. Cling gauze, gauze pads, alcohol preps

10. Tools in the ERK

11. Use it or lose it Have you ever had to block off an area of the library? Did you use caution tape to do so? Where would you find it?

12. Extendable Mirror & Signal Dots

13. The Emergency Response kit

14. One-Time Use Items • Bandages • Disinfecting prep wipes • Cold packs • Hypoallergenic, sterile gloves • Tweezers • Isolyser waste liquid solidifier • Disposable rescue mask

15. EMERGENCY RESPONSE KITS Other Emergency Response Items

16. Other Items (not in) the Emergency Response Kit

17. Items that should NEVER be in the Emergency Response Kit

18. Use it or lose it Why is it unsafe to keep Tylenol in the Emergency Response Kit? What are possible consequences of administering over-the-counter medication to a patron?

19. EMERGENCY RESPONSE KITS Administering First Aid

20. What Type of Basic Care?

21. EMERGENCY RESPONSE KITS Restocking the ERK

22. Restocking the Emergency Response kit

23. Questions? Information for all safety training has been provided by John Hidy, Security Services Manager, Allen County Public Library. For more information or if you have questions, contact John Hidy, x1281or e-mail jhidy@acpl.lib.in.us