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When you approach any first aid scene you should always use the approach of STOP, THINK, and then ACT One of the Fears of first aid, is the fear of getting hurt or simply being afraid. This can be addressed…
Blood Bourne Pathogens are microorganisms (such as viruses) that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).…
Calling the Emergency Services: dial 999 or 112 112 is the European wide number and also works in the UK. When you dial the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) you will be asked which service you require. Tell them ambulance, fire,…
Car accidents can present a variety of different problems and risks to the first aider. The most important factor that has to be addressed if safety. You need to make sure you are not at risk form other cars hitting…
Care has to be taken when dealing with car accidents where airbags are fitted. The problem is that you may be helping a patient in a car, supporting their head and then airbag suddenly fires. This can cause the rescuer…
The EFAW (Emergency First Aid at Work) qualification is chosen where the risk assessment of a business identifies the need. It is a requirement of some jobs and an industry standard. The course is governed by the HSE and only…
The FAW (First Aid at Work) qualification is chosen where the risk assessment of a business identifies the need. It is a requirement of some jobs and an industry standard. The course is governed by the HSE and only approved…
The Importance of CPR in Sudden Cardiac Arrest By Adrian Waller, Public Safety Manager, ZOLL. Sudden Cardiac Arrest SCA is an indiscriminate killer with a dismal survival rate of between 5 and 7%. While half the victims are elderly and over the…
The UK Resuscitation Council are due to announce the changes in the 2010 Guidelines on 18th October 2010. The rules regarding first aid have their main review every 5 years, the last change was in 2005 so the next one…
In October 2009 the HSE changed the way FAW courses were run by introducing an approved one day course called the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and cutting the length of the First Aid at Work course from 4…