First receiver

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Healthcare workers in a hospital or other facility where victims arrive for treatment.

Care[edit | edit source]

First receivers provide medical care at locations remote from the incident and not at the site of a hazardous materials release.

Protective gear[edit | edit source]

Since victims may arrive for treatment still contaminated with hazardous materials, first receivers must also protect themselves by putting on appropriate PPE before delivering medical care.

Source[edit | edit source]

Source: OSHA BEST PRACTICES for HOSPITAL-BASED FIRST RECEIVERS OF VICTIMS from Mass Casualty Incidents Involving the Release of Hazardous Substances. (PDF - 1.93 MB) (OSHA, January 2005))

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