Workplace First Aid Blog
Would you know how to save a life at work?
In our recent LinkedIn Live event, St John Ambulance brought together experts and employee first aiders to discuss the essential role of first aid and mental health support in today's workplace. The session highlighted practical steps for creating safer, more supportive environments and managing physical or mental health emergencies.
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5 signs that you need a defibrillator in your workplace
A cardiac arrest is the ultimate medical emergency. A cardiac arrest is when your heart suddenly stops pumping blood around your body. With most cardiac arrests occurring in the home (72%) or the workplace (15%), proper first aid training paired with the installation of a defibrillator could help save thousands of lives if implemented across the country.
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Memorable songs to maintain an effective CPR rhythm
You may have already learnt the life saving CPR training if you have taken one of our first aid training courses. Part of our first aid course delivers training on what to do when you are faced with an unconscious, non-breathing patient. You will be taken through the 'DR ABC' process to properly assess the situation and your casualty
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Burnout vs stress in the workplace Understanding the key differences
Workplace stress can lead to an increase in sick days, increased tension between teams and can, in-turn, start to increase business costs. It is no understatement to say that mental health should be prioritised alongside physical health if you are looking to improve your workplace environment quality, culture and output.
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Beyond compliance 4 steps for transforming workplace safety and employee wellbeing
A holistic approach to workplace first aid goes much further than compliance, says Lisa Sharman, National Head of Education & Commercial Training at St John Ambulance. Here, she explores how it also fosters employee wellbeing, safety and productivity.
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8 ways to look after your heart health
Generally, we should all practice the principles of self-care to prevent health problems from developing. For this, we have a quick guide to looking after yourself available to download and start practicing. However, this heart month we’ll be focusing on the everyday things that you can do to keep your heart healthy and strong.
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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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