St. John Ambulance Australia reported that out of ten organisations in Australia, nine are illiterate of First Aid use. Surprisingly, this raises a wakeup call among business enterprises, as it puts millions of Australian workers at risk! Most notable is Tasmania where workplaces do not have appropriate first aid resources. Tasmanian spokesman for the Australian Retailers Association Robert Parker gave the reason that the sector's high staff turnover made first aid training difficult.
Topics: Emergency Preparedness, Blog
5 Niggling Questions About Emergency Equipment Answered
Here we help you understand your obligations in relation to emergency equipment, including emergency washing equipment such as eye-bath and drench showers, warning lights, alarms, siren and evacuation lighting. We discuss purchasing, inspections and maintenance also.
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