Why is First Aid Important?

Written by SWS Group | Feb 19, 2021 4:23:04 AM

First aid is an important tool in quickly responding to accidents to ensure that injuries can be efficiently and promptly dealt with before a trained medical professional arrives to administer more specialised treatment.

Why is First Aid Important?

First Aid knowledge is invaluable for both you as the individual and for your community. It enables you to assist persons who become injured in the event of an accident or emergency situation until help arrives. First Aid skills can be applied in the home, the workplace or in public locations, therefore the more First Aid certified people there are in a community the safer that community becomes.

Becoming First Aid certified not only benefits you as an individual but it extends to your family, friends, co-workers and even the community as a whole. As unpleasant as it is to talk about, accidents and emergency situations are not completely preventable or unavoidable.

If an accident happens in the workplace, in your home or in a public space, being a helpless witness to an emergency situation can potentially worsen the situation.

This is why it is very important for as many people as possible to have at least a basic knowledge of First Aid.

First Aid Kits

Your first aid kit should be organised, properly stocked and available at all times. It’s a good idea to have a first aid kit in various locations such as at home, in the car and at work. Did you know you can buy first aid kits through our NEW Online Store offering first aid and medical supplies, specialty kits are also available to meet specific needs.

The First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice (2012) by Safe Work Australia should be used as a reference to guide you in choosing first aid kits for your workplace.

It is strongly 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.

First Aid Refills & Supplies

Ensure your first aid kit is well stocked in case of an accident or emergency with our range of loose first aid items. You can use these items to restock your medicine cabinet at home, or your home or workplace first aid kit.

Things to remember

Keep a first aid kit at home, in the car and at work.
You can purchase first aid kits from our NEW Online Store offering first aid and medical supplies
Do a first aid course, so you know how to help if someone is injured or becomes ill.
Whether you're travelling to remote destinations or running errands, be equipped for any emergency situation with our advanced first aid and medical kits.

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