In the event of a serious injury within a pump station, what is the first action you should take?

In the event of a serious injury within a pump station, the first action to take is to send for help and check and/or restore breathing. This action is critical because, in emergency situations where a person has sustained a serious injury, ensuring that the individual is breathing and that any immediate life-threatening conditions are addressed takes precedence.

Checking for breathing allows you to determine if rescue breathing or CPR is necessary, which can be life-saving. By sending for help simultaneously, you ensure that professional medical assistance is on the way while you attend to the injured person. This dual approach prioritizes the immediate health and safety of the injured individual.

Other options may be important in their own right, but they do not address the urgent need to stabilize the victim's condition and ensure that help is on the way. Performing first aid is vital but should not come before ensuring the person's breathing. Evacuating all employees is not necessary unless the situation poses a risk to others, and documenting the incident is important but should occur after immediate care and assistance have been rendered.