First Aid and CPR Training in the Workplace
Importance
of First Aid and CPR Training at Workplace
Considering the ever-demanding work environment in the current world, the importance of health
and safety training is reaffirming its importance day by day. After all, it is human lives
which are affected due to ignorance and lack of understanding of simple CPR
technique that can help people during life-threatening situations.
Many businesses require all or a minimum amount of employees to be trained in First Aid and the type and the extent of the training depends on the specifics of the job. However, anyone working in high-risk environments should have basic First Aid knowledge regardless of the employer's requirements.
Though it is a necessity to have trained First Aid Providers regardless of the size and activities of a business, quite worryingly it looks overlooked or not given priority by many - reasons being such emergencies rarely happen. But, First Aid training for your employees is essential for workplace safety. It may be construction sites, factories, schools, a normal office or you name it. Now, most of the countries, authorities, regulatory bodies, and organizations across the world are insisting and making it mandatory to have basic training on First Aid and CPR to employees for handling emergency situations at work sites.
Benefits
of First Aid Training
It Saves
a Life: First
aid could be the difference between life and losing those you love and around
you. Becoming First Aid trained not only benefits you as an individual but it
extends to your family, friends, colleagues, 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.
Statistics from the Red Cross indicate that
about 60% of deaths from injuries could be prevented had First Aid been offered
before medical services reaching the scene. First Aid offered to the victims
could be what is needed to keep the injured person holding on till they arrive.
Reduces
Recovery Time: First
Aid administered promptly and in the right manner helps reduce the amount of
time one needs to recover after an accident. It also reduces the likelihood of
one suffering permanent disability following an accident. Timely First Aid with
emotional support enables the patient’s comfort that positively reduce the trauma
and help him for faster recovery.
Prevents
Medical Situations from Deteriorating: You can help the injured
by performing basic First Aid procedures and avert a medical emergency from
getting worse. The victim of an accident could be choking on something he was
chewing and with your knowledge of First Aid, you will be able to check his airway
and clear the obstruction. An accident victim could be injured and bleeding
profusely but with your first aid training, you will be able to stop the
bleeding and prevent the situation from deteriorating any further. In some
cases, it even lessens the severity of an emergency.
Reduces the Pain Experienced by the Casualty: An accident victim could be in a lot of pain but your knowledge of Basic First Aid procedures will allow you to stay calm and bandage up their injuries which greatly reduces the pain they are experiencing. It will help reduce the bleeding from the injuries that happened to the victim.
It
Empowers You: Knowledge
in First Aid empowers you to act confidently and appropriately when an accident
occurs. It makes you understand that it is important to act on life-saving injuries
fast before you get to your phone and call for emergency services. It enables
you to be proactive in an emergency situation instead of being a mere
spectator. Having First Aid understanding will boost your confidence in a wide
range of non-medical day to day situations as well.
Encourages
Healthy and Safe Living: One
of the first things you will learn during your First Aid training is that you
must look after yourself and ensure your own safety as a priority. It’s not
being selfish, it’s being practical. Keeping yourself safe means you are in a
position to help others rather than waiting for help yourself. You will also
learn about the importance of healthy living and how lifestyle habits and
choices can increase or decrease your risks of developing health issues. Having
this knowledge makes you more aware of your own health and alert to potential
hazards posed by your surroundings.
Benefits of First Aid Training for Employers
Faster Response to
Emergencies: Even
if you have taken safety precautions, medical emergencies can still happen in
any workplace. In many cases, the sooner the victim of a medical emergency
receives help, the better their chances are of recovery. If a co-worker has the
skills to help a fellow co-worker who is in trouble rather than having to wait
for a medical team to arrive, it can mean better employee morale and reduced
absenteeism.
Reduce Workplace Accidents:
First Aid training helps employees to be more mindful of safety in the
workplace. When staff goes through First Aid training, they become more aware
of safety and can spot hazards and potential incidents before they occur. They
also become more alert to their environment and will recognize potential
problems more efficiently when they understand the risks and dangers of their
environment. This leads to fewer accidents and injuries in the workplace.
Minimizing risk to employees and decreasing workplace incidents benefits
everyone.
Builds Positivity
among Employees: By
providing quality First Aid training to all employees, employers demonstrate
their staff that they care about their well-being and serious on cultivating a
safe work culture among the staff. First Aid training to employees can even
help them to boost morale and a great team-building exercise.
Promotes Teamwork: As
it builds a positivity, First Aid training turns out to be a great team-building
exercise. With an opportunity to learn a skill together apart from the regular
chores at the workplace, it brings them closer together significantly as this skill
will help your employees look out for one another.
Saves Loss of Man-hours due to Accidents at Worksites: It improves the safety
culture at the worksite and saves avoidable delays dues to accidents. With regular
refresher classes, employees become attentive and mindful of the Safety at work
site which effectively improves overall performance or the business entity.
With better management of lost working hours and improved performance, it
supports the bottom line of employers.
Valuable Life Skills: Learning First Aid
training is a life skill each employee can update through refresher courses.
Employees will be able to administer First Aid and CPR to their family, friends
and the general public effectively in an emergency situation.
Role of Immaculate Training
Services
We, at Immaculate offers
various courses of First Aid as per the guidelines of the world-renowned HABC –
(Highfield Accreditation Body) and regulated by DCAS – (Dubai Corporation for
Ambulance Services).
Courses Offered:
Pediatric First Aid with safe use of AED
For
queries, please feel free to reach us:
Telephone : +971 4 2833022
Mobile : +971 543080410
Email : info@immaculate.ae
