Health and Safety
HLTAID006 Advanced First Aid course scheduled for 5 February 2019
Posted on 13 Dec 2018 under First Aid Initiatives , Health and Safety , Allens First Aid Updates & Sunshine Coast First Aid Training
On Tuesday 5 February 2019, Allens Training Sunshine Coast
is delivering a HLTAID006 Provide Advanced First Aid Course in our Birtinya
Training Centre at 8/10 Capital Place. This course is open to the public,
and you can secure your spot in the course by booking online , or by phoning 07
5438 8888. This advanced first aid course (including CPR) course will give you the skills and knowledge required to provide an
advanced first aid response, life support, management of casualties, management
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Staying safe on the roads during the holidays
Posted on 06 Dec 2018 under Hints and Tips , Health and Safety & Sunshine Coast First Aid Training
Every year, the road
toll statistics cause grief and shock across the country, and there seems to be
a spike in fatalities during the holiday season. The statistics for Queensland road
crashes have remained relatively stable in the past four years; however, in our
local Sunshine Coast area during the holidays drivers need to remain attentive
and careful. The ‘big three’
identified as major causes of road accidents are excessive speed, driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs, and fati...
10685NAT Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste course on 31 October 2018
Posted on 05 Oct 2018 under Health and Safety , Allens First Aid Updates & Sunshine Coast First Aid Training
10685NAT Safe
Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste On Wednesday 31 October 2018, Allens Training will deliver a
10685NAT Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste course at our Birtinya
Training Centre on the Sunshine Coast. This course is open to the public, and
you can secure your spot in the course by booking online via our secure
website: https://www.allensfirstaid.com.au/ or by phoning 07 5438 8888. Summary Allens Training developed and delivers the nationally
recognised 10685NAT ...
Snake Bite Bandages
Posted on 08 Jun 2018 under Hints and Tips , First Aid Initiatives & Health and Safety
Next time you come to a course with Allens Training Sunshine Coast at our Birtinya Training Centre, check out our range of merchandise for sale. One of the most popular items for purchase is the conforming bandage for use when applying the Pressure Immobilisation Technique (PIT). The PIT is used for first aid treatment for severe envenomation resulting from snake bite and funnel web spider bite. In our HLTAID003 Provide first Aid training, Allens Training Sunshine Coast demonstrates first ai...
Sleep – are you getting enough?
Posted on 03 Jul 2017 under Hints and Tips & Health and Safety
July 3 – 9 is Sleep Awareness Week, an initiative of the Sleep Health Foundation , working with Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) to reduce the burden of impaired alertness on the safety, productivity and health of all Australians. Sleep is a fundamental biological requirement for human health. Side effects of sleep deprivation are affecting Australia’s productivity, risking safety and damaging mental health. Research by the Sleep Health Foundation has found 33 – 45% of adults either have p...
Does your business or community own, or have easy access to, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?
Posted on 27 Jun 2017 under Hints and Tips , First Aid Initiatives , Health and Safety & Allens First Aid Updates
Investing in an AED for your sunshine coast community or workplace could dramatically increase the chance of survival of someone who experiences a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Sudden cardiac arrest occurs abruptly and often without warning. It is triggered by an electrical malfunction that causes an abnormal rhythm that disrupts to the heart’s normal pumping action, and prevents the flow of oxygen to the brain, lungs and other organs. The heart may either stop beating, or beat irregularly an...
FREE First Aid Charts...
Posted on 05 Jun 2017 under Hints and Tips , First Aid Initiatives & Health and Safety
Allens Training on the Sunshine Coast offer a range of First Aid Charts that are FREE for you to download. Our charts cover a variety of situations that could occur in your home or office, including: CPR (resuscitation) Anaphylaxis Asthma Burns Choking Seizures Infection control Calling for help Snake and spider bite Chest pain Jellyfish stings And more… Help get your workplace prepared for a First Aid response and display these charts in a common area. Hopefully you won’t need to use them...
Are you prepared for the flu season?
Posted on 20 Apr 2017 under Hints and Tips , Health and Safety & Sunshine Coast First Aid Training
The Sunshine Coast weather has finally cooled down, and before long we’ll be in the flu season. To avoid infection, you need to be vigilant, and aware of some simple precautions you can take. ‘Flu’ (influenza) is a viral infection that is spread when tiny droplets containing infectious agents are propelled into the air by the speech, sneezes or coughs of an infected person. The infected droplets may be breathed in by people nearby. Infection may also be spread by contact with hands, tissues,...
What is anaphylaxis?
Posted on 27 Mar 2017 under Hints and Tips , First Aid Initiatives , Health and Safety & Allens First Aid Updates
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can develop rapidly and is potentially life-threatening. It is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. More than one body system may be involved; however, the most dangerous allergic reactions involve the respiratory system and/or cardiovascular system. Anaphylaxis develops rapidly, usually reaching peak severity within 5 to 30 minutes, and may, though rarely, last for several days. Causes or common triggers Food - peanuts, tree nuts ...
Is your first aid or CPR certificate due for renewal? Well, here are four reasons you should renew it…
Posted on 08 Feb 2017 under Hints and Tips , First Aid Initiatives , Health and Safety , Allens First Aid Updates , First Aid Course Information & Sunshine Coast First Aid Training
If it has been more than a year since you last completed first aid or CPR training you are likely due to renew at least the CPR component of your certificate. Why should you keep your certificate current? Well, beyond various workplace and employment requirements, it is always good to refresh your first aid and CPR skills for a number of reasons. I have forgotten what to do… If, over the past 12 months, you haven’t had to use the skills you learned in you last first aid course, you may have ...