While specific regulations for annual first aid drills may vary by jurisdiction, here are general procedures for conducting and documenting these drills to ensure workplace safety and compliance:

Conducting First Aid Drills: 1. Planning: Conduct a hazard assessment to identify potential injuries and first aid needs specific to your workplace. This will help determine relevant scenarios for the drill. 2. Scheduling: Select a convenient time and date, avoiding disruptions to critical activities. Notify the maintenance department and building manager, if necessary, and recruit monitors to assist with the drill. 3. Scenario Development: Create realistic scenarios based on the identified hazards. These scenarios should simulate common workplace injuries or medical emergencies. 4. Execution: Assemble the monitors and discuss the drill details. Initiate the scenario, sound the alarm (if applicable), and start the stopwatch to record the response time. Ensure runners check that rooms are clear and that the alarm is audible in all locations. 5. Observation: Monitor the accountability process, time the evacuation (if applicable), and ensure no one re-enters the building until authorized. At remote fire alarm panels, advise responders that it is a drill. 6. Training: Train emergency scene coordinators in first aid and CPR. Documenting First Aid Drills: 1. Record Keeping: Maintain written records of all injuries and treatments given in a first-aid treatment record book or log. Each event should be recorded and include:

• Worker's name
• Date and time of injury
• Location and nature of the injury
• Description of how the injury occurred
• Type or description of first aid treatment given
• Time first aid was given
• Worker's/Patient's signature
• First aid attendant's signature
• Date and time of reporting
• Name of the person to whom the injury was reported 2. Accessibility: Ensure the record is kept in a location that respects privacy while allowing necessary access. 3. Training Records: Maintain training records, including certification records, for employees trained in first aid and CPR. These records should be kept for the duration of the employee's employment and be available for review upon request. [1] [2]

Post-Drill Evaluation: 1. Debriefing: After the drill, assemble the monitors and discuss the effectiveness of the drill. Evaluate the accountability process and identify areas needing improvement. 2. Documentation: Record the time for the last person out (if an evacuation drill), and other relevant metrics to assess the drill's effectiveness. 3. Communication: Share the results and lessons learned with all employees to reinforce training and improve future responses. Additional Considerations: AEDs: If your workplace has AEDs, include their use in the drills. Ensure employees know the location of AEDs and are trained in their proper use and maintenance. First Aid Supplies: Regularly inspect first-aid kits to ensure they are stocked with required and appropriate items, kept clean and dry, and checked for expiry dates. By following these procedures, employers can ensure their workplaces are prepared for emergencies, and that employees are well-trained and confident in their ability to respond effectively. Remember to consult your local jurisdiction for specific regulatory requirements.