Why is it vitally important for any workplace to have a fully trained First Aider amongst their full-time staff? It is essential to have at least one fully qualified First Aider in any work environment because, most businesses could potentially be a hazardous environment to work in. Even a seemingly safe office space could see an accidental injury that requires First Aid treatment. Imagine the scenario, a tall filing cabinet left open, computer cables trailing loosely around tables and chairs, liquids tipped on the floor, or no proper step ladder when trying to reach files stored in a high cupboard! This seemingly safe office space now has a potentially fatal accident to deal with and having a member of staff with some Trauma informed training on hand could mean the difference between life and death.
Also, why having a basic knowledge of how to administer First Aid could save somebody’s life in your home environment. Imagine the scenario, your baby is choking on a piece of fruit, your toddler has fallen over and cut their knee, a bee sting has resulted in a severe allergic reaction! Would you know what to do? Having a First Aid qualification could potentially save your child’s life because you would know what to do in any of these awful circumstances.
It seems so simple, yet there are still work environments that don’t have any trained First Aiders on their staff and parents who don’t know any basic First Aid! A potentially fatal scenario!
