Workplace First Aid Blog
St John Ambulance Expands Lifesaving Product Range Discover the St John HEART
St John Ambulance are proud to announce that we have released our own-brand defibrillator to help save lives across the country. As part of the launch, a competition was held to name the new life-saving product. The winning entry came from Robin, a Badger from the South-East Hampshire Network, who was selected as the overall winner.
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Preparing for the Worst: What Martyn’s Law Means for your Organisation
Last year, more than 600,000 employees in Britain suffered injuries at work. The majority resulted from common incidents like slips, trips and falls, or handling, lifting and carrying; the type of accident where a well-trained first aider can make a significant difference. But some stemmed from rarer and more severe incidents, like gas leaks, explosions or even terrorist attacks. These events can lead to mass casualties or catastrophic injuries, requiring a well-considered and sophisticated emergency response.
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World First Aid Day 2023
Every year on the second Saturday of September, International Federations, Societies and Charities come together to mark World First Aid Day. The aim of the day is to raise awareness of how first aid saves lives every day, especially in situations of crisis. A first aid emergency can arise anywhere, at any time, and it’s vital that everyone has the confidence and basic knowledge to assist a casualty.
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When the worst happens The importance of emergency planning for high-risk industries
We all hope to come home from work the same way we left: safe and unharmed. However, some jobs, by their nature, carry a higher risk of life-changing incidents than others. Companies are required to do what they can to prevent such risks. But what if the worst does happen? In critical moments, knowing what to do – and acting quickly – can save lives and change outcomes for the better.
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Save A Life September Have Your Team's Back, When It Really Counts
Many of us would do anything – and we mean anything – for the people we care about. So, surely, we’d give up less than 30 minutes to make sure they’re protected? It’s a no-brainer! This Save a Life September, St John Ambulance aims to teach 300,000 people how to treat choking, cardiac arrest and severe bleeding. We’re encouraging parents, grandparents, partners, siblings and colleagues to learn first aid, and make sure the people they care about are safe and protected.
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9 First Aid Myths Busted What You Think You Know Could Be Dangerous
In a situation that might require the application of first aid, those who have completed training in the past spring into action. However, practicing first aid without having properly refreshed or requalified your skills may potentially end up doing more harm than good. It’s recommended to take a first aid refresher course every year and essential to requalify in your certified training every three years. This is because first aid advice and best practices are constantly evolving and being updated over time. Ongoing research in scientific fields means that we are continuously expanding our understanding of the human body and developing our understanding of the impact of injury, as well as learning to more accurately decode the meaning of certain symptoms. This means that guidance from just a few years ago may now be outdated, incorrect or even dangerous to follow. In this blog, we’ll explore some common first aid beliefs that many people still consider accurate but are no longer recommended based on current knowledge.
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Support Us This Save a Life September
If you haven’t already, check out our Save a Life September campaign for 2025 – aiming to put the power of first aid into as many hands as possible. This Save a Life September, St John Ambulance aims to teach 300,000 people how to treat choking, cardiac arrest and severe bleeding. We’re encouraging parents, grandparents, partners, siblings and colleagues to learn first aid, and make sure the people they care about are safe and protected. Most of us would do anything – and we mean anything – for the people we care about. If this includes you, it’s time to do your bit to protect those around you.
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Our New and Improved First Aid Fast App
If you haven’t already, it’s time to update your First Aid Fast App. We’ve got a brand-new layout that includes extra features and access to our E-Learning courses all in one place. Your app may have already updated automatically, but if not, head to the app store to prompt a manual download to see what’s new in First Aid Fast.
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A First Aider's Guide to Autumn: Slips, Trips and Fire Pits
Crispy leaves and cold snaps have descended upon us at a seemingly record speed this year. As whispers of “are you putting the heating on yet” whisked through office chats with our transition from record-breaking summer days into the chills of autumn entering at a record pace as soon as the calendar hit September.
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