Workplace First Aid
First aid tips, kit guides and safety advice from the MediBC team.
How you can spot a diabetic emergency and what you can do to help
26 October 2022If you know someone with diabetes, you’ll understand that they have to manage their condition carefully to keep healthy. If they don’t do…
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Celebrate World First Aid Day This September
2 September 2022Did you know that World First Aid Day is celebrated on 10 September all over the globe? ...
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Work-related injuries: What you need to know
20 June 2022The latest stats from Safe Work Australia show that there were over 120,000 serious claims for injuries at work in 2019-20. ...
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Are you prepared for an emergency?
30 May 2022Emergencies like fires, floods or extreme weather events can strike at any time. ...
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What do I need to know to set up a first aid room at work?
19 May 2022Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026. If you’ve been tasked with setting up a first aid room at your workplace…
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5 most frequently asked questions in first aid courses
2 May 2022Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026. If you’ve enrolled on a first aid course, then give yourself credit for…
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Know how to treat electric shocks and electric injuries
21 April 2022Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026. While electric shocks and injuries are rare, they can be distressing for the…
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DRSABCD action plan: what it stands for and the 7 steps
24 February 2022Reviewed by the MediBC First Aid Team · Last updated June 2026 · Aligned with ANZCOR Basic Life Support guidelines. DRSABCD...
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10 essential items for your sports first aid kit
15 June 2021Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026. If you enjoy sports or if you have a child who does, then a first aid kit is a…
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9 Tips for Staying Prepared on the Job as a Nurse
10 January 2020You're never really "off" the job when you're a nurse. You'll clock in and out at your job every day, but you never know when you might need to help…
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