First Aid Kits play an important role in a workplace emergency preparedness, OHS Act compliance, and assist in treating any injured persons at work. It is a legal compliance requirement to have appropriately stocked first aid kits in the workplace. What is the OSHA requirement for first aid kits? The Occupational Health and Safety Act […]
Department of Labour First Aid Training Requirements
As per the department of labour first aid training requirements, it is a legal requirement that accredited first aid training is conducted in the workplace, which then enables the employer to provide first aid services to the organisations employees and visiting contractors and guests. This legal requirement is stated in the Occupational Health and Safety […]
First aid is life-saving: Know these 7 first aid skills
First Aid Defined First Aid is defined as the initial and immediate assistance provided to someone who is ill or injured, before professional medical help being provided. First aid is a worldwide skill, so there are other definitions of first aid, but in principle, they all mean and imply the same thing. Aim of First […]
How to get a valid First Aid Certificate?
What is a first aid certificate? A First Aid Certificate is a certificate that allows you to provide First Aid treatment to anyone who needs assistance during a medical emergency or event. This can be at home, the office, or any public area. One of the crucial components is to have a valid accredited First […]
First Aid Course: What to expect [Types of courses]
First aid is a life-saving skill that is taught to as many people as possible in order to prepare workplaces, public community environments, and even family gatherings, for unexpected emergencies. First aid is part of the chain of survival and “fills the gap” until the emergency services, paramedics or medical professionals can get to a […]
7 Steps to using an AED in first aid
What is an AED? An AED or Automated External Defibrillator is an emergency device that is used to shock a person who has gone into sudden cardiac arrest, to try and revive them and get their heart beating again. When used quickly the AED is very effective and successful and is able to “bring someone […]
What are the 9 steps to basic first aid training?
What is basic first aid? First aid is very similar around the world, as it has developed over hundreds or even thousands of years, since people were ill or injured and required immediate assistance, which is now referred to as “first aid”. The concept or aim of first aid is to provide initial or immediate […]
The Importance of the correct First Aid Box
Imagine yourself getting injured or sick while you are at home, workplace, or traveling to your favourite holiday destination and you do not have any first aid equipment readily available. What is a first aid box? A first aid box is a collection of medical supplies and equipment that is readily available to be used […]
How can a first aid certificate help you?
Imagine yourself sitting at the family dining table and someone starts to choke on a piece of meat, or you are on your way to a well-deserved family holiday and you are involved in a motor vehicle accident and your child is suffering from a fractured leg, or a colleague at work gets his arm [...]