B. Know the location of the first aid kit and it's contents.  Per OSHA regulation, Stumpers and toppers working away from the deck shall carry a compact first-aid kit with supplies to control bleeding.

C. Do not move a seriously injured person unless they are exposed to further injury.

D. Let's quickly review the different types of bleeding and what action would be required, particularly for first aid, until medical treatment can be achieved.

In some situations, applying pressure is not easy or there is no artery which is close to a bone that can be compressed. In some cases, the only treatment available is to apply a tourniquet and this could occur in a remote area or the wound is located where there is no alternative to stop the bleeding, but to apply a tourniquet. In this case, the basic rule is to find the bleeding side and apply the belt or band around the limb between the side of the bleeding and the heart. Get the patient to medical care as quickly as possible. Keep in mind that tourniquets are rarely used, as this is generally a last ditch attempt to control bleeding where medical care is not available.

Bleeding on the neck and face is usually quite profuse and because at least 40 percent of the blood supply goes to the head and neck at all times. Be very careful about breaking the blood vessels in the face, neck and head because the patient will lose blood very quickly. Stopping the bleeding in these areas is very important. The upper thigh area just below the groin is another place where you can lose large amounts of blood. An artery is located there and it's about the size of your thumb. It only takes two to three minutes to lose a very substantial amount of blood. Arterial bleeding must be stopped by pressure points as quickly as possible.

In trying to control bleeding of the chest, first aiders are limited to what they can do. The first thing to do is see if there is any leakage of air into or from the chest. This can create leakage of air from the lung into the space between the lung and inside of the chest cage. A lung could collapse and reduce the amount of blood supply to the brain. Fast action of transporting the person to medical attention is necessary.

The best advice is to be trained for an emergency. Trained to know all the pressure points and how to apply pressure to control the bleeding. Trained to know what NOT to do in case of an emergency and trained to know and understand the hazards involved in providing first aid to persons who are bleeding. 

E. Do not attempt to administer first aid to anyone unless you are certified to do so.