Motorcycle crash helmets – new design now safer.

For the full article and to view full photos of this great invention follow the link provided: http://www.gizmag.com/splinter-motorcycle-helmet-removal-by-paramedics/17218/ A student from Bournemouth University (UK) has designed a motorcycle helmet that will be easier for paramedics to remove after an accident, saving vital seconds and possibly lives. The novel design provides quick and safe removal via side clips which unlock the […]

Huge surf causes spinal injuries – Manly Daily

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 […]

Northern Beaches, Sydney, one day First Aid course. DRSABCD – CPR guidelines have changed.

Any attempt at CPR is better than none at all ! ‘If people are unwilling or unable to do ventilations, they should at least do chest compressions.’ 17/03/2011- Revised national resuscitation guidelines highlight the need to get help as soon as possible, perform compressions before ventilations and give quality cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Issued by the Australian Resuscitation Council, the revised guidelines […]

1 Day First Aid Course on Sydney’s, Northern Beaches.

Simple Instruction conducts 1 day Apply First Aid Course HLTFA311A on the Northern Beaches and to many Private companies / businesses across Sydney, wider NSW and the AC T. Courses have been used as part of team building workshops, course requirements, Duke of Edinburgh training and general safety within the workplace. The course is to the point, delivered in a friendly manner and is always […]

Layne Beachley – Dee Why Classic.

Get down to Dee Why and support the Layne Beachley Classic. There are some fantastic womens surfers and a great atmosphere. Layne Beachley believes a men’s World Tour event should be held along the northern beaches Picture: MARTIN LANGE Manly Daily Dee Why ready to host mens ASP. 3 May 11 @ 04:02pm by Andrew Prentice  SEVEN-TIME world champion Layne […]

1 Day First Aid course – Febrile Convulsions

Simple Instruction has found another great article from The Childrens Hospital at Westmead. At many of my First Aid courses many people have not heard of Febrile Convulsions, this has prompted me to put this article up. If you would like to learn more about emergency First Aid. Enrol in one of Simple Instructions Apply First Aid or Perform CPR courses […]