Great information for people on the Northern Beaches or in fact anywhere. Can you save a life? Do you have the skills? When was the last time you completed a first aid or CPR course? Book into a First Aid or CPR training course with Simple Instruction today. This article is taken from http://www.chw.edu.au/poisons/bites_stings.htm . Please support the The Children’s Hospital at Westmead […]
What is a Rip? What can you do to survive a rip? What is a rip current? A rip current, or a rip, is a moving flow of water which can sometimes be strong or fast flowing. They have even been called the rivers of the surf. It will usually start near the shoreline and flow away from the beach. It […]
What is a medical emergency? Always call triple zero (000) for an ambulance in the following circumstances. If you are unsure the operators will talk you through any situation. Unconscious person – who doesn’t wake or respond when shaken. Heart attack (suspected) – pain in the chest, especially if it is crushing or like indigestion and lasts more than five […]
Simple Instruction has just bought a a training Defibrillator that we will be using as part of our Perform CPR and Apply First Aid courses. Come along and get trained in how to use a debibrillator how to provide emergency care, as you never know when you may have to save a family member, friend or a stranger over the […]
You have the right to a safe and healthy workplace. Under the NSW Occupational Health and Safety ACT 2000 (OHS Act) employers must make sure the workplace is as safe as possible. This includes maintaining safe machinery and equipment; developing safe work practices; training employees on safety, and providing protective clothing. Also under the Act, employees are responsible for safety […]
On the Beaches and Around the House Q: What is a rip? A rip is a seaward-moving water current. After waves have broken and run to the shore, the accumulated water then moves away from the shore through a pathway of least resistance – usually the deepest point. This moving pathway is called a rip. Q: Where do rips occur? […]
17 Jan 11 @ 04:24pm – Manly Daily – http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/huge-surf-causes-spinal-injuries/ (not actual picture from the article – great use of the spinal board though) TREACHEROUS surf conditions across the NSW coast resulted in the biggest number of spinal injuries in one weekend that the northern beaches has seen in over a decade. Waves up to three metres high with wave […]
Gyms under spotlight after man’s death Updated August 18, 2011 12:56:00 Video: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-17/melbourne-gym-death-findings-released/2844062 Coroner calls for first aid training in gyms (7pm TV News VIC) A Victorian coroner is calling for greater regulation of the fitness industry after the death of a 29-year-old man at a Melbourne gym. David Thomas went without CPR immediately after suffering a heart attack in 2007 […]
A story in The Manly Daily has prompted me to write a blog about the Funnel Web Spider. It is important that we know emergency First Aid at this time when the Funnel Web Spider seems to be thriving. Below I have provided some information from the CSIRO website which has some simple First Aid tipsif the worst happens and […]
How do I use the Anapen®? There are 4 main steps. REMOVE Anapen and DO NOT touch needle. Massage injection site for 10 seconds. The needle does not retract completely and may cause a needle stick injury. The used Anapen may be placed in a suitable plastic container. What should I do after giving the Anapen®? You should always call […]
