Why Do People Ignore First Aid At Work?

I often come across people during the course of my work and in everyday conversations who seem to ignore getting First Aid qualifications and see them as just another piece of legislation to comply with – why?

To my mind knowledge of even the very basic First Aid techniques is a must for everyone and should be taught in schools at an early age.  Lets face it, we humans are clumsy objects and can manage to hurt ourselves in even the safest of environments so doesn’t it make sense to know how to treat injuries properly whether they may occur at home (especially in the garden or when doing DIY) or in the workplace?

There are so many organisations that give First Aid training at very reasonable costs, especially when you consider it help you to save the life of a loved one let alone work colleagues.  I personally always recommend the St John Ambulance who cover a range of training for different needs as well as on other Health & Safety topics.

So if you’re an employee and your employer provides First Aid training why not take advantage of it, and if you’re an employer why not help to protect your employees both at work and at home.  Don’t look at it as a regulation to be adhered to, look at it as a practical and common sense approach to life!

For more information on First Aid at Work check out the information on the St John Ambulance and Heath & Safety Executive websites.  If you are based in the Bournemouth and Poole area and would like some help and advice regarding First Aid and other H&S related topics for your business visit my website at www.healthandsafetyadvice.net and then give me a call.