First Aid Medicine – Injured personnel must receive prompt first aid treatment of their injuries by designated, qualified first-aiders. Where there is any suspicion of internal or skeletal (and especially spiral) injury, the person should not be moved unless he is in danger of further injury and then only after his neck has been stabilized using an adjustable cervical collar…
Small Volume Perenteral Products like 1ml ampoule to 20 ml ampoule filling facilities. first aid training not provided by doctor but other trainer e.g. sr. executive ..
Large Volume Perenteral Products: we are able to produce 100ml to 200 ml infusion bottle. trained first aid personnel on each production floor not sufficient
Lyophilized Injectables: we have a (180 sqft) 100 class area for this type of product manufacturing. N.B another 3000 sqft for further extension.
First
Aid should be administered to stop bleeding and ensure breathing while
professional medical assistance is summoned. In cases where lesser injuries are
involved, the person may be moved to a safe place for the administration of
first aid. The special treatment of injuries caused by frost-bite or cold
burns, as well as chemical burns, must be applied immediately.
Normal Low and high dose Tablet.
Effervescent tablet and granules: we have a low humid granulation and compression suite like 22 ±50c temperature and RH 25 ± 5%, which is specially designed for this type of sophisticated drug delivery system.
Chewable tablet.
Chewable gum tablet.
Dispersible Tablet.
Flash Tablet.
Orodispersible tablet like ibuprofen.
Capsule :
Solid in Hardgel.
Liquid in hard gel.(Substitute of Soft gelatin Capsule)
Oral Liquid Line :
Liquid line equipped with fully cGMP complied automatic Filling, sealing, and labeling machine, capable to produce 15ml with 200 ml fill volume.
From this line we are capable to manufacture all types of solution, emulsion and suspension
PFS line (Powder for suspension) :
We have fully automated PLC controlled PFS filling and sealing line which is also cGMP complied.
There is a specially designed dehumidified bottle holding area, where we kept the bottle for 24 hours before filling the PFS.
Sachet Filling Facility’s (SFF):
ORS (Oral Rehydration Salt).
no accident record kept with root cause identification
factory does not have nurse/paramedics/full time doctor for ambulance room covering ALL worked hours incl. OT and excessive OT (Bangladesh requires full time doctor at all times, not just nurse or paramedic)
vehicle not on stand-by for hospital trip
AIDS training not conducted with newly recruited or current workers
Single served PFS (Powder for suspension) .
Regular vitamin and mineral supplement (Zinc, Vitt A, Vitt D3, Vitt C,Folic Acid, Iron etc. premix), for 2-6 years old children.
Ointment and Cream :
There is a dedicated area for Ointment and cream, where we can produce laminated and collapsible ointment.
less than 1 first aider per floor per shift provided
first aiders are not well trained, certification and training not kept up to date or not available
first aiders are not wearing identification (e.g. uniform, armband or badge)
first aid boxes not filled sufficiently and not checked regularly
first aid boxes kept too high
list of medicines inside not posted on the outside of the box
first aid boxes not easily visible when on the floor
Eye and Ear ointment can also be prepared in this area.
Eye Drop :
We are also capable to produce sterile eye drop.
Taste Masking of API :
We can produce taste masking Bulk of bitter tasted API like Cefuroxime Axetil by Spry Chilled technique (Micro spheres of stearic acid). We have another technique of taste masking, like
microencapsulation or powder coating.
Pellets: We have pellets manufacturing facilities. By which we can produce the following pellets:
NPS ( None perial seeds)
Ferrous Sulphate TR pellets.
Ascorbic acid pellets.
Ascorbic acid SR pellets.
Folic acid pellets.
Carbonyl iron pellets.
Vitamin-B complex pellets.
Nicotinamide Pellets.
Diclofenac SR pellets.
Zinc sulphate pellets.
Omeprazole Pellets.
Lansoprazole Pellets.
Esomeprazole Pellets.
Paracetamol Pellets.
Iron Polymaltose Pellets.
Ciprofloxacin micro capsule and pellets.
Azithromycin micro capsule and pellets.
Erythromycin pellets.
Cefuroxime Axetil Pellets auto first aid kit
Child Care
wash facility i.e. toilet and sink not provided in child care room
child care room found near generator room causing excessive noise levels amount of toilets/urinals per male and female workers is not as per law
no doors or curtains at toilet cubicles to ensure privacy
no slippers provided in toilet area
wash facility missing in toilet area
TREATMENT – CAUSTIC SODA
If caustic soda should come into contact with clothing or the skin,
the person affected should run instantly to the nearest water shower and drench
the clothing and skin freely, then release the rubber hose of the irrigator
from its clip and drench the clothing or skin freely with Boric Saline
Solution. The contaminated clothing should be removed and the underlying skin
again drenched.
These
actions will neutralize the caustic and will, if done quickly enough, prevent a
caustic burn from taking place or at least prevent one which may have occurred
from becoming deeper.
A
sterile first aid dressing should be applied and the person sent to a doctor at
the first opportunity.
In
order to prevent burns, the most satisfactory precaution it to insist on the
use of protective clothing.
FIRST AID TRAINING
To
ensure that there are sufficient qualified first aiders on site and to enhance
their abilities both at work and home.
Procedure
Liaise with QSE Department and have at least 5% of the work force trained.
Post he names of the first aiders in strategic areas i.e. guardroom etc.
Place copies of certificates in file 5.16
Ensure that expiry dates of certificates are checked so to keep the first aid trained persons current.
To ensure that immediate competent first aid assistance can be rendered to an injured party following an accident. First Aid Box Material- Each floor has been provided with 01 first aid box (authorization 150 workers = 1 box) equipped with the following prescribed contents under the supervision of a trained person in-charge having specific badge & dress. First Aid Box Item for indecent
… One copy first aid leaflet / note book.Carry out survey of first aid facilities on site.
Triangle bandages 10 PCs.
One bottle Dettol / Savlon (as antiseptic).
Cotton wool one packet.
Dressing Gauge 6 PCs.
Roller bandages (2 big 2 small).
Plaster bandages 10 PCs.
Burnol / Antiseptic Ointment 1 PC.
Oral Saline 10 PCs.
Small scissors 1 PC.
First aid medicine like Paracetamol. Disprin, Antacid, Nospa / Butapen etc.
First Aid Room
Nominate persons to ensure that the relevant first aid boxes contents are to the minimum. Company is having fully Air-conditioned First aid room /Treatment room where emergency patients are treated by Lady physician and nursing staff. In case of severe case the patients are refereed Marie Stopes Clinic for necessary treatment.
HEALTH & HYGIENE
Cleanliness
Each first aid box/facility must be sign posted with the correct symbolic sign. We always keep the factory neat & clean. Dirt & refuges are cleared off constantly by fixed floor cleaner sweeping the floor with vacuum cleaner and broom, staircase, passages, toilets & Dinning hall with 10 cleaners. Effective arrangement is there to dispose off the waste effluents to the near by dustbin.
Ventilation & Temperature
Adequate ventilation system is exists in our factory, which keeps the temperature comfortable for the workers. Beside this all working floors are equipped with sufficient ceiling fans, which keeps the working floor temperature cool and comfortable.
Working Space
Post the names of all site first aiders in strategic positions i.e. gate house, shops, notice boards etc. As per rule though each workers is authorized with 350 cubic feet (14’x5’x5) working space, we have almost the same working space for each workers.
Lighting
Sufficient lighting arrangement are there with proper lighting shade fixed along with overhead channel.
Drinking Water
All production floors are equipped with easy access to filtered cold water fountains for drinking purpose.
Latrines
Provide dressing book (first aid book) to record all first aid cases that occur on site. Factory having well maintained and properly cleaned 21 latrines. (Ground 1, 1st floor-3, 2nd floor-5,
3rd floor-4, 4th floor-4, 5th floor-4)
For male workers – 3 (for 25 = 1)
For female workers – 18 (for 25 = 1)
Spittoon
Sufficient number of spittoon are provided inside the factory and placed in convenient location. No persons are allowed to spite within the factory premises.
Group Insurance
Company does not have Group Insurance Policies with Insurance Company but company is committed to pay / render same facilities to the employees that could be given by Insurance Company for their casualties / losses during work hours such as:
DEATH
TK. 50,000/=
TWO HANDS
TK. 50,000/=
TWO LEGS
TK. 50,000/=
TWO EYES
TK. 50,000/=
ONE HAND & ONE LEG
TK. 50,000/=
ONE HAND & ONE EYE
TK. 50,000/=
ONE LEG & ONE EYE
TK. 25,000/=
ONE HAND
TK. 25,000/=
ONE LEG
TK. 25,000/=
ONE EYE
TK. 25,000/=
DISCIPLINE
Offense:
In efficient.
Misconduct.
Willful insubordination / Disobedience of command / Rule.
Dishonesty / Corrupt
Habitual late attendance
Absenteeism
Negligence of work
Smoking within factory premises
Habitual in-discipline
Giving false information especially regarding – age, education, previous serving
experience etc. Sabotage Activities / Causing damage to factory
Malingering
Not using uniform / protective equipment’s while on duty
Theft of company’s property.
Disclosures of factories secrets.
PUNISHMENT
Warning (Written or verbal)
Stoppage of increment, promotion – for inefficiency irregular attendance
And misconduct.
Forfeiture of pay / wages – causing loss to the company for negligence
Of policy.
Three months imprisonment for disclosure of factory’s secret.
Suspension from duty.
Reduction in rank for in-efficiency.
Dismissal – Termination of service for misconduct.
Discharge – Termination of service for ill health, physical & mental
Incapacity – not amounting to misconduct.
RULES FOR SEPARATION
Resignation:
Worker / Employee willing to resign must give written notice to authority at least 14 days before – failing which 14 days wages / salary will be deducted from his / her separation dues.
If any person wants to leave the job on medical ground, he / she has to submit the medical unfit certificate to the authority. For medical case 14 days prior notice is not required.
The separated employee will take necessary clearance from the factory after depositing all equipment’s like dress, tape, cutter, bobbin etc.
FUTURE PLAN & SOCIAL WELFARE ACTIVITY:
These are all given every month to local Orphanage as charity, which they sell and use it for orphanage expenditure purpose.
As majority of workers are Female. Company has planned to introduce Crèche for Nursing Mother by end of year 2000 where the Nursing mother can feed their infants and this Crèche will be looked up by trained maid with fully equipped Nursery.
Company has planned to introduce Free medical check ups for the Children of the local Orphanage once a month with free medication.
Company has planned to introduce Non profitable cooperative grocery shop for it’s worker by the end of year 2000.
Introduction of workers suggestion box, where workers can give their suggestions or could explain their grievances and First Aid Box Material
As a
First Aid Coordinator your duties will be the following:
To maintain the legal content of all first-aid boxes.
To ensure that a percentage of staff complement are trained in first aid each year and that the first Aider certificates are valid..
To form & coordinate the first aid team and train the team to react to all emergencies..
Some Matarial
Small sterilized dressing
Medium sized sterilized dressings
Large sterilized dressing
Large sterilized burn dressings
1.1/2oz. packet sterilized cotton wool
Tourniquet
4 oz bottle containing a 2% alcoholic solution of iodine
4 oz. bottle of rectified spirit
Copy of first aid leaflet
Roller Bandage 4” wide
Roller Bandage 4” wide
Roller Bandage 6” wide
Roll of Adhesive plaster
Triangular Bandages
Safety pins packet
Splints 10”X2”X1/2”
Analgesic tablets
Ointment for burns
Surgical antiseptic, like Savlon
Small sterilized dressing
Medium sized sterilized dressings
Large sterilized dressing
Large sterilized burn dressings
1.1/2oz. packet sterilized cotton wool
Tourniquet
Small sterilized dressing
Medium sized sterilized dressings
Large sterilized dressing
Large sterilized burn dressings
1.1/2oz. packet sterilized cotton wool
Tourniquet
4 oz bottle containing a 2% alcoholic solution of iodine
4 oz. bottle of rectified spirit
Copy of first aid leaflet
2 oz bottle containing a 2% alcoholic solution of iodine
This company first aid policy and procedure is applicable for all the employees of Auto Group to get initial treatment in case of having any kind of injuries in the work place. This company first aid policy and procedure establishes guideline for the deployment of first aid kits and the administering of primary health care in case of accidental injuries or incidence of bad health; at Auto Group to enable the provision of medical first aid treatment and follow-up minor injuries at the work place. The goal is to provide supplies for appropriate care for minor injuries. The law requires every factory and office to maintain a supply of medicines and health care equipment to tackle emergencies that may occur. In addition there are potential hazards in factory work involving machines, chemicals, needle, and so on. So the company has to be equipped to face emergencies that may arise.
Company First Aid Policy and Procedure:
Anyone who suffers from health problems or any injury is eligible to receive first aid.
All offices and factories of the Auto Group will maintain the number of first aid kits in the proportion of the number of the people, as stated in the law.
All offices and factories will have staff who are trained in providing first aid during emergencies and these people have to be identified and recognized by all.
The company will ensure replenishment of stock at all times.
Company takes the responsibility of providing 1st aid and then transferring the patient to a hospital and will not be responsible for providing health care beyond that point
1st aid facilities can be used only by employees of the company and by any visitor who suffered some injury during his/her visit
Regulations and Procedures:
To encourage and promote a safe work environment with manageable stress levels. On the first aid box there are the names of the authorized persons who have proper training to medicate someone when necessary.
The box should be kept locked to make sure that, none of the medicines and equipment are being misused or stolen.
The supplies for the first aid boxes will be weekly checked by the authorized persons to make sure that, sufficient supplies are there and those are not expired.
In case of any sort of severe injuries which cannot be treated with the first aid supplies in that case the employee should be taken to in house doctor quickly, if not available then to take to the nearest hospital.
The first aid box will be kept at the place where people of one specific floor can easily come and take the help of the authorized persons to treat the initial injuries.
Every week the authorized persons will scrutinize the first aid boxes to make sure the availability of the sufficient supplies and if required they will inform to the Welfare Department. Welfare Department will purchase the necessary supplies for the first aid boxes.
Responsible Parties:
Authorized persons whose names are provided on the top of the first aid boxes and Welfare Department will be responsible for maintaining and provide services.
Communication & Implementation:
First aid policy and procedure will be communicated through mail notifications to all and subsequent explanation by department heads to team members
Also will be explained by HR team members
Company first aid policy and procedure book will be provided to all department heads for reference
Exceptions:
If injury is very serious, then the person could be immediately transferred to nearly hospital
Conclusion:
There are reports made by the medical team, reports on medicine consumption, reports on treatment of injury cases. Regular review and tallying of the repots will be conducted by HR, Compliance and Welfare Departments will ensure timely requisition, rewards and proper disbursement and use of the medicines. Garment company first aid policy and procedure should be exist in all department.
