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A spinal injury can result whenever a significant blow or force is applied to the spine or head. Consider these steps if...
15/06/2022

A spinal injury can result whenever a significant blow or force is applied to the spine or head.

Consider these steps if you are attending to a co-worker who's showing signs of a spinal/neck injury:
• Treat all unconscious accident victims as potential spinal injury patients, and handle them gently and carefully
• Keep head, neck and spine in a straight line as much as possible
• Semi-rigid cervical collars are not recommended in first aid

Interested to learn more? Register for our Comprehensive Workplace First Aid Course Today!
https://abelhealth.co.nz/comprehensive-workplace-first-aid/

If you suspect your co-worker has had an electrical shock, dial 111 immediately. Electricity can be deadly, so don't app...
10/05/2022

If you suspect your co-worker has had an electrical shock, dial 111 immediately. Electricity can be deadly, so don't approach the patient unless you are positive the power is off and the patient/surroundings are not "live."

While you wait for help, make sure to avoid doing any of these things:
• Give any medications or drinks
• Break or prick blisters
• If clothing is stuck to the burn, do not pull it away
• Put ointments, oils, butter, or any substance on the burn
• Leave the patient alone

Interested to learn more? Register for our Comprehensive Workplace First Aid Course today!
https://abelhealth.co.nz/comprehensive-workplace-first-aid/

Based on the nature of the business, as an Owner/Manager, you can conduct a risk assessment to decide if a first aid roo...
20/04/2022

Based on the nature of the business, as an Owner/Manager, you can conduct a risk assessment to decide if a first aid room is required on your business property.

When choosing to build one, don't forget to consider these 3 things:
– The distance between different work areas
– How long it would take emergency services to reach your workplace
– If you have remote or isolated workers.

Interested to learn more about basic first aid for your workplace? Join our Comprehensive Workplace First Aid Course today!
https://abelhealth.co.nz/comprehensive-workplace-first-aid/

The Comprehensive Workplace First Aid certificated course is designed to motivate and train a person to be the First Aid...
13/04/2022

The Comprehensive Workplace First Aid certificated course is designed to motivate and train a person to be the First Aid person to provide immediate first aid assistance in any situation in the Workplace.

Anyone over the age of 16 who is either the designated First Aid Person at work or wants to have a thorough understanding of First Aid can attend this course.

Interested to know more? Follow this link and learn more about this course!
https://abelhealth.co.nz/comprehensive-workplace-first-aid/

An injury assessment is a way to identify & assess the care required for the patient. Only perform an assessment when me...
06/04/2022

An injury assessment is a way to identify & assess the care required for the patient.

Only perform an assessment when medical assistance is NOT on the way, and it is performed only to establish whether you NEED to get medical assistance.

Conducting a thorough Head to Toes check can help you arrive at a better conclusion about the severity of the injury. The areas include:
- Head
- Eyes
- Nose
- Ears
- Neck
- Shoulders
- Shoulder Blades
- Collarbones
+more

Interested to learn how to do an injury assessment? Join our Workplace First Aid Course today!
https://abelhealth.co.nz/comprehensive-workplace-first-aid/

A fracture is a crack, break or bend in a bone. If you have an injury at work and are not sure if there's a fracture, wa...
06/04/2022

A fracture is a crack, break or bend in a bone. If you have an injury at work and are not sure if there's a fracture, watch out for these signs & symptoms:

- Pain
- Swelling and later bruising of the injured part
- Deformity at the site of fracture
- Finding it difficult to move the injured area
- May have bleeding and a wound, with a possibility of the bone being visible
- Going into Shock

If you or your workmate notice any of these symptoms, call 111 immediately!

Interested to learn more? Join our Comprehensive Workplace First Aid Course Today!
https://abelhealth.co.nz/comprehensive-workplace-first-aid/

Most factories use chemicals for their daily production purposes. Anyone handling these chemicals must read and understa...
15/03/2022

Most factories use chemicals for their daily production purposes. Anyone handling these chemicals must read and understand safety data on all chemicals before using them.

If your workmate gets exposed to a chemical injury, it can be pretty severe. So, call 111 immediately and follow these First Aid treatments to help out until the medics arrive:

• Remove the patient to a safe area.
• Remove chemical & contaminated clothing/jewellery ASAP.
• Brush powdered chemicals from the skin.
• Run cool water onto the affected area for at least 1 hour, continuing until the stinging stops. Also, make sure you avoid transferring these chemicals to unaffected areas.

Interested to learn more and help out during an emergency at work? Join our Comprehensive Workplace First Aid Course today!
https://abelhealth.co.nz/comprehensive-workplace-first-aid/

Eye injuries can be pretty common in a factory/workplace that uses many chemicals. All eye injuries need to be checked b...
07/03/2022

Eye injuries can be pretty common in a factory/workplace that uses many chemicals. All eye injuries need to be checked by a doctor because being left unchecked can lead to blindness.

When using chemicals in the workplace, it's crucial to read and understand all the information sheets on the chemicals before they are used.

If chemicals get into your workmate's eye, dial 111 immediately and try out these steps to help the patient during the meantime:
• Don't let the patient rub the eyes
• Use an eyewash station - hose or tap. Open the eye and flush thoroughly with water for as long as tolerated.
• Have affected eye facing down, so water/chemical washes away without injuring the good eye
• Flushing the eye(s) takes priority over immediate transfer for medical care
• Cover both eyes with gauze/dressings/damp cloth if a patient needs to be moved. Bandage lightly.

Want to help out during a medical emergency at work? Join our Comprehensive Workplace First Aid Course today and learn how to assist your workmate before the real help arrives!
https://abelhealth.co.nz/comprehensive-workplace-first-aid/

A workplace first aid kid can have pain relief medicine like paracetamol or aspirin. However, it's important to be aware...
04/03/2022

A workplace first aid kid can have pain relief medicine like paracetamol or aspirin. However, it's important to be aware that some of these medicines could make certain people, like pregnant women, sick.

In a workplace first aid kit, you can only carry in pack sizes similar to those bought over the counter at a general store or pharmacy. Also, you must leave these medicine in the manufacturer's original pack to have access to relevant information about dosage, expiry date, warnings, etc.

Medicine can only be given by someone medically trained, or the patient can take it themselves.

Interested to learn more about the best practices for first aid at your workplace? Register for our Comprehensive Workplace First Aid Course today!
https://abelhealth.co.nz/comprehensive-workplace-first-aid/

A diabetic emergency can result from excessively high or low blood sugar levels.Excessively high blood sugar can cause a...
22/02/2022

A diabetic emergency can result from excessively high or low blood sugar levels.

Excessively high blood sugar can cause a diabetic coma and death, so here are some signs & symptoms to watch out for:
• Anxious & Confused
• May appear "Drunk."
• Warm, dry skin
• Heavy, difficult breathing
• Excessive thirst
• The breath may be sweet, wine-like
• Increased urine output
• May have seizures

Interested to learn more and helping out a workmate during an emergency? Comprehensive Workplace First Aid Course Today!
https://abelhealth.co.nz/comprehensive-workplace-first-aid/

Here are some of the most common signs & symptoms of an asthma attack:• Cough: This is the most common symptom, dry and ...
15/02/2022

Here are some of the most common signs & symptoms of an asthma attack:
• Cough: This is the most common symptom, dry and persistent. Usually occurs at night and after exercise.
• Wheezing: a high pitched wind blowing noise on breathing out.
• Shortness of breath: Breathing fast and shallow, feels like not enough air to breathe
• Chest tightness: feels like someone standing on the chest, not allowing it to expand freely when breathing
• Raised shoulders: as breathing becomes more difficult, the neck muscles tense, causing shoulders to rise.

+more!

Join our Comprehensive Workplace First Aid Course and learn more about the signs & symptoms of an Asthma attack & how to treat them!
https://abelhealth.co.nz/comprehensive-workplace-first-aid/

Shock is the reaction of the body to lack of oxygen. If you're unsure how to identify if someone at work is in shock, he...
03/02/2022

Shock is the reaction of the body to lack of oxygen.

If you're unsure how to identify if someone at work is in shock, here are some signs to watch out for:
1. Tissue/skin colour is pale
2. Moist, cool skin
3. Shivering
4. Breathing may be shallow, gasping or noisy
5. Maybe become confused and/or distressed

If your workmate displays any of the above signs, dial 111 immediately and lie the patient down. Don't try to feed/ give any food or allow them to smoke. Monitor the patient's temperature and condition till the help arrive.

Interested to learn more? Join our Comprehensive Workplace First Aid Course today!
https://abelhealth.co.nz/comprehensive-workplace-first-aid/

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