Where to Keep First Aid Kits at Home & in the Workplace
In the Home In a household setting, it’s advisable that first aid kits be kept in locations that are frequently used or in high risk areas. First Aid Kits should...
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Where to Keep First Aid Kits at Home & in the Workplace
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How to Use a First Aid Kit
As important as it is to keep a well-stocked first aid kit, it is just as important to know how to use it. Taking the time to read the first...
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Defibrillators Mandatory In South Australian Public Buildings
An Australian First Law has been introduced in South Australia, making it mandatory for AEDs to be publicly accessible in a range of public and private buildings. Lifesaving AEDs are...
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What is DRS ABC?
WHAT IS DRS ABCD? DRS ABCD (Danger, Response, Send For Help, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Defibrillation) is an action guide used by schools, universities, surf life saving clubs, paramedics, and on-site...
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Know Safety, Work Safely!
Everyday, first aiders around the country are responding to accidents and emergencies in the workplace. With our guide we can make Australian workplaces safer. Some workplaces are higher risk than...
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How To Survive A Snake Bite
Australia contains some of the most venomous snakes in the world - 170 species to be precise! Close to 3,000 people are bitten by snakes every year within Australia. When...
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Stop The Bleed Month
Every minute counts! Someone who is severely bleeding can bleed to death in as little as 5 minutes. May is Stop The Bleed month, this month we’re raising awareness of...
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The Trauma Triad of Death
The Trauma Triad of Death describes the three top causes of mortality in patients suffering major trauma(1,2). The three conditions most associated with death in patients suffering severe traumatic injuries...
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Automated External Defibrillators & The Chain Of Survival
Investing in an AED is a great step forward because it can increase the chance of survival for witnessed Cardiac Arrest from 5% to 85% – when combined with the other links...
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How To Become Workplace First Aid Compliant
Workplace Health and Safety Laws Being able to respond to injuries and illnesses that occur at the workplace effectively can significantly improve the outcome of the injured person; sometimes meaning...
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Choosing The Right First Aid Kit
Accidents happen... While we can do our best to prevent them from happening, true peace of mind comes from being prepared. Which first aid kit do I need? The answer...
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