I think we’ve all heard the saying “accidents will happen”. It’s an idiom or common sense belief that no matter what we do, it is impossible to completely prevent things from going wrong. The same applies to workplaces in that we can institute every workplace health and safety measure, policy, and procedure in order to … Continue reading →

This afternoon we wrapped up another one of our fun-filled First Aid courses right here in Nelson Bay. Once again it was great to share some life saving skills with our participants and get them qualified in First Aid for their work and other pursuits. Well done and congratulations everyone! Over the last month or … Continue reading →

Driving along the highway to one of our first courses today, I passed cars from three separate businesses that we’ve trained in First Aid. As I passed them, I came to the realisation that if an accident or emergency were to happen at that moment in time, like the 4WD and Campervan that rolled near … Continue reading →

If it wasn’t for the life saving First Aid provided by five complete strangers on a beach, Wylie Bay shark attack victim Sean Pollard may not be alive today. The dramatic story of Thursday’s great white shark attack near Esperance, Western Australia, has come to life in recent days. 23 year old Bunbury surfer Sean … Continue reading →

A Sydney mother is today thanking her blessings after she was able save the life of her 15-month-old son using CPR after a dramatic backyard pool drowning yesterday. The toddler was found cold, unresponsive and not breathing when pulled from the pool at the home in Wesley St, Telopea, in Sydney’s north-west about 10.30am. The … Continue reading →

Would you know what First Aid to provide if someone you know got bitten by a snake? What if the casualty was a family member, friend or co-worker? A Victorian toddler was yesterday bitten twice by a tiger snake whilst playing in a garden. Sometimes events like this occur when you least expect it. Daniel … Continue reading →

Tomorrow the 29th of September is World Heart Day. World Heart Day encourages us all to reduce our cardiovascular risk, and promotes a heart-healthy planet for those around us. In Australia, Heart disease is still the leading cause of death, with 20,046 deaths recorded in 2012 (ABS). In your home you can take action by: … Continue reading →