Page 4 - MediBC Blog: First Aid Tips & Safety Advice

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026.

Almost 50,000 eye injuries happen in Australian workplaces every year, and...

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated April 2026.

Around 170,000 Australians are admitted to hospital each year with a fracture, and many more present...

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated March 2026.

Australian workplaces with high-consequence hazards — construction, mining, oil & gas, large-scale manufacturing, agriculture — need more than a standard workplace kit. Major trauma is rare, but when it...

If you have a defibrillator in your community or workplace, it should be inspected regularly.

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Did you know that, according to the AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare), falls are the leading cause of hospital stays because of injury in Australia? The risk of falls also increases the older you get.

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Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026.

First aid is an essential skill that can help save lives. While nothing beats first aid training, having first aid apps on your phone can enhance your knowledge and help you out in an emergency.

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Did you know that businesses must carry out an audit of their first aid kit once every 12 months?

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Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026.

If you’re keen to increase your first aid skills, you’ll need to know about first aid terms and definitions. These will help you remember conditions and procedures essential to first aid.

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Injuries and illnesses can happen at any moment, so it’s important to be prepared by having a well-stocked first aid kit to hand.

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