Occupation

Industrial first aid attendant

Staffs the first aid room on an industrial, construction, or remote worksite, treating injuries and illness on site and arranging transport when someone needs a hospital. The role also covers first aid records, equipment readiness, and prevention work alongside safety staff. Remote sites can mean long solo shifts with limited backup.

Also known as: Occupational first aid attendant · Site medic · Industrial medic

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What the work involves

  1. Assess and treat injured or unwell workers within the certified scope

  2. Arrange and accompany transport to medical care when needed

  3. Keep first aid records and report injuries under the site's process

  4. Inspect and restock first aid rooms, kits, and rescue equipment

  5. Support site safety meetings, drills, and hazard walkthroughs

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How people commonly enter

  1. Occupational or industrial first aid certification recognized by the site's regulator

  2. Emergency medical technician or paramedic certification applied in an industrial setting

  3. Employer-sponsored training for an existing worker taking on the attendant role

Typical training: Short course or on-the-job training

Licensing: Regulated in some jurisdictions. Confirm the current requirement with the regulator in your province, state, or country.

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Typical work context

  • Client sites
  • Shift work
  • Team based
  • Physically active
  • Predictable routine

Client sites · Shift work · Team based · Physically active · Predictable routine

Related interests

  • Social (helping)
  • Realistic (hands-on)
  • Conventional (organizing)

Social (helping) · Realistic (hands-on) · Conventional (organizing)

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