THE BENEFITS OF TRAINING IN EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK!

 

EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK
Until they happen, you may not realize that there are hazards at work. Accidents may occur at any time, but, who in the workplace is trained to help, if one did occur? Providing immediate attention to your employees is a legal requirement as a company. You should give employees First Aid Training for a number of reasons.

1. First aid saves life

This may seem obvious, but it is proven. If there is a disaster in the office, are there trained people who can help? Your staff will be more confident and able to respond to incidents, injuries and illnesses during a First Aid course. Several lives have been saved thanks to quick responses to CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Critical injury, illness, or health complications may have resulted in this being administered.

2. Reduce the number of accidents at work

 Employees who take first aid training learn how to be more conscious of the safety of the workplace, which leads to fewer accidents and injuries. Reduced risks to workers and decreased workplace incidents are beneficial to everyone, but for employers it has implications within all aspects of business operations. Safety awareness improves among all employees, resulting in fewer accidents.

3. Positive work environment

By offering first aid training to employees, employers can demonstrate their commitment to providing a safe work environment. You can even use first aid training as a great team-building and morale booster in the workplace. Any company needs a high level of morale among its employees. Positive attitudes lead to positive results, and positive attitudes lead to high morale. . First aid training contributes to employee health and safety as well as improved morale and wellbeing.

4. You'll work in a safer environment

As part of employee training, many large companies provide first aid. This is a great idea because it ensures that everyone looks out for one another. When an accident occurs at work, employees may be able to prevent further harm to the victim. First aid courses in the workplace promote safer workplace practices.

5. Use first aid kits properly

Your employees will not only know exactly what should be in the first aid kit and how to maintain it, but also how to use them effectively in an emergency. Taking advantage of this knowledge will help them access it more quickly, thereby saving time and reducing their symptoms. During first aid training, trainees learn what's in their first aid kits, how to use the contents, and how to react in an emergency. This makes each employee an unofficial health and safety risk manager.

6. It can speed up recovery

Prior to further medical assistance, such as an ambulance arriving, immediate response to illness or injury can save lives as well as reduce the recovery time of a patient. That person will be back to work faster with less impact on the business if the patient is a member of staff.

7. Employees can remain safe even when they are away from the workplace

The importance of good first aid training goes beyond the workplace - if you conduct regular refresher courses, your employees will have those skills for life. Thus, they can provide effective medical treatment in an emergency to themselves, their families and friends.

8. It is an excellent team-building activity

Providing your staff with the chance to learn a skill together, one that will help them look out for one another, brings them closer together. As a result of first aid training, many teams have become more aware of the wellbeing of their co-workers.

9. During an emergency, your employees will feel more confident and have more clarity

Besides teaching patients how to administer first aid, first aid training also gives your staff the confidence to handle emergencies without fear, confusion, or overwhelm.

10. Training courses for First Aid at Work are inexpensive compared to saving a life.

Provide first aid and CPRtraining doesn't cost much but will ensure workplace safety.

 In case you have been inspired, you can browse our Training Courses at www.ehsconsultants.com, call +971 4 239 3639, +971 50 745 0240, or email info@ehsconsultants.com.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING IN

✅Basic first Aid

✅Adult & Pediatric CPR

✅USE OF AED

EHS Management Consultants the professional management team, experts in the arena of Environmental Consulting, Impact assessments, Health & Safety Management, Facilities Inspections, Project Development, Project Management etc. We offers a wide range of independent consulting services, from Commercial / Residential Property Inspections, Environmental Impact Assessments, Health & Safety Consulting and Customized Trainings. We have rich experience in the field of Environmental Consulting, Heath & Safety Consulting, Safety management, facilities inspections. By our endeavors we strive to provide all kind of environmental and bio-scientific investigation services to various business fraternities.

Contact us for more info: +971 4 239 3639, +971 50 745 0240, info@ehsconsultants.com

Brashy Building,Near Al Safa Metro Station,

Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Legionella: A Threat to the Water System

Image
The incorporation of biotechnology to mitigate the problems associated with Legionella bacteria is a promising development in the current world, where environmental and health concerns are of the highest priority.The disease-causing bacteria, Legionella, is a major threat to health globally, especially in natural water sources and manmade water-based systems like cooling towers, spas, and even domestic plumbing. The name of the disease reflects an outbreak which was first discovered in 1976 during an American Legion convention.A broad approach is necessary to preventLegionnaires' disease:  The incorporation of biotechnology to mitigate the problems associated with Legionella bacteria is a promising development in the current world, where environmental and health concerns are of the highest priority.The disease-causing bacteria, Legionella, is a major threat to health globally, especially in natural water sources and manmade water-based systems like cooling towers, spas, and even do...
Read more

AIR QUALITY FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Image
  The air quality is turning into an important issue in currenttime of rapid change, especially in      the    cities where pollutants are often extreme. Ensuring clean air is necessary for the environment and public health worldwide. The quality of air/clean air is determined by the quantity of variables in the air like particulate matter (PM), nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ), sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), and ozone (O 3 ). The general standard of life can be severely affected by low levels of air quality, which can cause a variety of health problems, including cardiovascular diseases and respiratory disorders. Numerous toolsand innovations are used to efficiently evaluate and improve the overall    quality of the air. Air quality monitoring is important for gathering data in real time and providing information on pollution         levels in various areas. Also, innovative tools for assessing air quality like satellite ...
Read more

IMPORTANCE OF AED!

Image
In moments of crisis, every second counts. Whether it's a sudden cardiac arrest or another life-threatening emergency. Having the right tools at hand can mean the difference between life and death. Among these tools, one stands out as a true hero in the realm of first aid: the Automated External Defibrillator, commonly known as the AED. Understanding the AED An AED is designed to automatically diagnose and treat life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, particularly ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia, through defibrillation, the application of an electric shock to the heart. These conditions can lead to sudden cardiac arrest, a critical medical emergency where the heart unexpectedly stops beating, depriving the brain and other vital organs of oxygen.   Accessibility and Ease of Use One of the most remarkable aspects of AEDs is their accessibility and ease of use. Unlike many medical devices, AEDs are designed to be used by laypersons, even those wi...
Read more