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First Aid Kit Inspection

First aid kits may seem insignificant – after all, they seem to be everywhere – however, it’s only when you have to use a first aid kit that you realise how important they are.

The benefits of having a proper and adequately stocked first aid kit, either in your home or your workplace, are many and it can potentially be lifesaving.

Here are 5 key reasons why you should have a first aid kit and make sure it contains all the necessary items to best deal with an accident.

Blood loss happens much faster than you think – while not every incident involves blood loss, if you do however have to treat a person suffering an incident involving blood loss, then how quickly you treat it might be able to slow down the loss.

It’s the law – while there are no laws around the need to have a first aid kit in a home, car, boat or caravan, there are laws around businesses needing to have one – located in an easily accessible area.
Peace of mind and an extra layer of protection - think of your first aid kit like your plan A. If an injury occurs, your first aid kit should be the first thing you reach for.
Every second counts – the faster you can respond to and begin treating an injury (even at the simplest level), the better the chances for the injured person for a healthy recovery.
Prevent future complications – while a cut finger may not be life threatening at the time, if left untreated or delayed treatment happens, then it may turn into a larger infected cut if not treated immediately

The First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice (2012) by Safe Work Australia is a great starting point to guide you in choosing first aid kits for your workplace.

Additionally, it is highly recommended that you participate in a first aid course so you will have the knowledge and skills to use equipment in a first aid kit to help someone who is suddenly injured or becomes ill.

If you are unsure about what type of first aid kit you need in your workplace or even if you’d like your existing first aid kits reviewed, Blue Army can help you, contact us today.

Staff Training

Blue Army offer professional and certified training for all your onsite staff in the areas of:

How to properly and effectively use a fire extinguisher
How to use a fire blanket to smother a fire that is just starting – and even more important, smother a fire on a person’s clothing
How to use a first aid kit – research has shown that proper and timely first aid can help to minimise future complications from an incident

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