Workplace First Aid

How confident are you about recognising the signs of a stroke? What should you do if you suspect one? It’s vital for stroke patients to get the right care within the first hour of their symptoms showing to increase their chances of survival and reduce the risk of long-term brain damage. That’s why it’s so important to recognise the signs...

Eye injuries could be more common than you think — according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, close to 52,000 people received hospital treatment for an eye injury from July 2010 to June 2015. Your eyesight is precious, so it’s essential to know how to treat — and prevent — eye injuries. Not only will performing first aid treatment...

Setting sail on a boat is a fun and usually a safe way to enjoy the beauty of the ocean. But accidents can happen, so it’s best to be prepared. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to first aid at sea and on the water to keep you safe on the ocean waves. We’re going to take a look...

Wouldn’t it be great if trained professionals could get to emergencies much faster than they do right now? If you wouldn’t have to worry about ambulance delays or getting the first aid procedure right on your own? It would be simply revolutionary. And the best part is, there is already an app with those exact features, and it is soon...

Sudden cardiac arrest affects around 30,000 Australians a year, with about 90% of cases ending in death. In fact, deaths from sudden cardiac arrest are four times more likely than death from stroke and three times more common than death from major trauma (Source: takeheartaustralia). But despite these statistics, many of us don’t know a lot about this condition. In...

If you know someone with diabetes, you’ll understand that they have to manage their condition carefully to keep healthy. If they don’t do this, they are at risk of experiencing a diabetic emergency. In this article, we explain the symptoms of a diabetic emergency and what you can do to help. About diabetes Diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) condition where...

Did you know that World First Aid Day is celebrated on 10 September all over the globe? The theme this year is “lifelong first aid learning” to show that you can always learn something new about this topic. Find out more about World First Aid Day and what it means for you in our latest post. What’s World First Aid Day about...

The latest stats from Safe Work Australia show that there were over 120,000 serious claims for injuries at work in 2019-20. Sadly, some of these injuries could have been avoided with the right safety measures in place. In this article, we take a look at all aspects of work-related injuries in Australia, including how you can avoid them and make your workplace...

Emergencies like fires, floods or extreme weather events can strike at any time. Being prepared will help you cope more calmly and confidently in a crisis. Check out our guide to emergency preparedness and the items – such as a first aid kit – that you need to have ready. Make an emergency plan An emergency plan is a document...

If you’ve been tasked with setting up a first aid room at your workplace, you’ll want to make sure it ticks all the boxes. But how do you know where to start and whether you’re including everything you need? We’ve written this guide to answer these questions. We take you through what you need to know, including the equipment required...