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Prioritise first aid this National Safe Work Month

Prioritise first aid this National Safe Work Month

National Safe Work Month is a reminder to put workplace safety front and centre. This year’s theme, safety: every job, every day, encourages every workplace, whatever the size or industry, to make safety part of daily work.

For workplaces, the message is simple. Safety is not a once-a-year audit or a checklist you tick and forget. It is the routines, conversations and systems that protect people every single day.

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Snake and spider bites - you may only have minutes to act

Snake and spider bites - you may only have minutes to act

Australia is home to some of the worlds most venomous snakes and spiders, making it a serious concern for everyone, especially as spring approaches. Spring is the beginning of snake and spider bite season - as the weather warms up,...

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AEDs in Underground Coal Mines: Understanding Mine Operator Requirements

AEDs in Underground Coal Mines: Understanding Mine Operator Requirements

When it comes to emergency response in underground coal mines, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are an important part of workplace first aid preparedness. However, because underground coal mine environments present unique hazards, there are often questions about where AEDs can...

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Is your workplace first aid kit fit for the job?

Is your workplace first aid kit fit for the job?

Every workplace has its own unique risks. While a standard first aid kit may meet basic compliance requirements, it may not contain the supplies your team is most likely to need in an emergency. This Tradies National Health Month, it's...

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Choosing the right first aid kit with the R-Series

Choosing the right first aid kit with the R-Series

We understand how difficult it can be for both workplaces and stockists to choose the right first aid kit, balancing compliance requirements with real-world needs. That’s where FastAid’s R-Series steps in. The R-Series is our simple, risk-based system that groups...

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Burns, biohazard and eye injury risks in the workplace: What you need and why it matters

Burns, biohazard and eye injury risks in the workplace: What you need and why it matters

Not all workplaces face the same risks. That’s why first aid shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all. Higher-risk environments such as construction, manufacturing, workshops, and commercial kitchens often face hazards that require specialised response, particularly burns, biohazard and eye injury exposure. Why standard...

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Events
April 28th marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work

April 28th marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work

April 28th marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work. It’s a timely reminder to stop and take a look at how prepared your workplace really is.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest can strike anytime. Are you prepared?

Sudden Cardiac Arrest can strike anytime. Are you prepared?

What is SCA? Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is when the heart rhythm becomes chaotic. It usually results from a disturbance in your heart that disrupts its pumping action, stopping the blood flow to your brain and the rest of your...

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Work vehicle? You need a first aid kit - It's the law!

Work vehicle? You need a first aid kit - It's the law!

Regardless if it's a fleet of company vehicles you maintain, or just a solo company vehicle, the July 2019 WHS Code of Practice specifies that a portable first aid kit should be provided in the vehicle of mobile workers if that is...

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