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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). We can assure you a quality learning experience.

 Courses Offered:

Basic First Aid Training

Pediatric First Aid

Pediatric First Aid with safe use of AED

 

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