Why First Aid Training is Important for all Industries
You don’t have to work within a physically demanding profession to be at risk of injury in the workplace. Injury and illness can strike at any time and it doesn’t matter what industry you work in! Read our latest blog as we investigate the importance of first aid training for employees working within all industries.
HeartSine Samaritan Defibrillator Waterproof Bundle
One of the most frequent questions we get asked by our clients is if defibrillators are durable enough to be used in a full range of conditions, for example, are they safe to use in outdoor environments? Some defibrillators and defibrillator packs have been specially designed so that they’re highly durable and weatherproof.
The Different Types of Workplace Defibrillators: Which is Right for your Business?
We strongly encourage all workplaces across Australia to purchase a portable defibrillator to have kept onsite. When a defib is used throughout resuscitation, survival rates are significantly increased compared to when only using CPR—this is why defibs are such essential devices to have kept at your workplace.
Back to School: Is your First Aid Kit Ready?
After a fun and relaxing break, school is finally back for kids across Australia. With students out on the playground again, there’s also the chance of accidents happening. For this reason, it’s very important to make sure your first aid kit is up to date with everything needed to manage the most common injuries that tend to happen at schools.
The defibrillator accessories you should invest in
If you already have a defibrillator or you’re considering purchasing one, there are a few important defib accessories that are also needed. The experts at First Aid Accident & Emergency have put together a quick summary outlining some of the most important defib accessories you should invest in.
Our favourite first aid kits for work
It’s extremely important for all workplaces to have a first aid kit ready in case an employee finds themselves injured or unwell. Most industries will have strict guidelines in place when it comes to OHS and first aid management—if you’re unsure on the best first aid kit for your workplace, have a read through our quick summary.
Defibrillators at schools: Which is the best defibrillator pack for schools?
We recommend that all schools throughout Australia consider investing in a defibrillator to have kept on their campus. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is unpredictable—you never know when it might happen to a student, teacher or parent at the school. Read more in our latest blog.
Defibrillator Saves Yellow Wiggle
Greg Page (more commonly known as the original Yellow Wiggle) had his life saved over the weekend thanks to a public access defibrillator and some quick-thinking bystanders. This incident further highlights the unpredictability of cardiac arrest and the importance of portable defibrillators when it comes to survival.
First Aid in the Workplace: Be Prepared for an Emergency
Whatever industry you work in, there will always be some chance of injury or illness striking you or one of your colleagues. The team at FAAE have created a summary outlining some of the most common workplace injuries, along with what first aid equipment your workplace should have readily available.
Children & Defibrillators: What You Need to Consider
A question that we often ask is whether defibrillators are safe to use on children. Most modern defibrillators have been designed so that they can be safely used on children—many defib manufacturers also provide smaller electrode pads and batteries which are specifically designed to suit children and infants.
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