FIRST AID TRAINING AT THE WORKPLACE

Accidents, by definition, occur without notice, and this can be in the workplace.

Can your colleagues save you if anything happens?

Training employees on first aid care doesn’t just teach them how to treat patients in need of first aid, it also builds their confidence on how to effectively manage a medical emergency without fear or confusion.

Explained below are the benefits of training your employees on first aid at the workplace;

Faster response during an emergency; In the event of a medical emergency, employees trained in first aid already know the steps to take during an emergency. A swift response during a situation like this can reduce recovery time, and prevent death most especially.

It reduces workplace accidents & injuries; First aid training helps employees learn how to be more safety conscious in the workplace, thereby leading to a reduction in the number of accidents.

It creates a more positive work environment; Employers can show their workforce that they care about providing a safe work environment, by making first aid training available to them. This can serve as a great team-building exercise as well.

Safety at home; Training in first aid is not just useful in the workplace but outside of the workplace as well. Knowledge of first aid could help save the life of a friend or neighbor.

Safety while working alone; First aid training teaches employees how to properly use first aid kits, and to stay calm during an emergency. These skills are important for providing first aid to others, but for employees who work alone, these skills could help buy time until secondary help arrives.

Providing first aid training is an essential safety precaution. It doesn’t cost much, but it will go a long way in ensuring the safety of lives in the workplace.