First Aid At Work; The Immense Importance.

 

 

 

The benefits of First Aid in the workplace can’t be emphasized enough, especially in your industry.

Accidents in the workplace are common and rates of occurrence differ from industry to industry but, it is very compulsory for every workplace to have standard First Aid Kits ready to use and proper personnel well trained to administer it.

So the question is: Is your workplace equipped with proper First Aid Kits?

But before stating the benefits what are the principles of first aid;

• Preserve life
• Prevent deterioration
• Promote recovery
• Take immediate action
• Calm down the situation
• Call for medical assistance
• Apply the relevant treatment.

 

 

 

 

Now, what are the benefits of first aid at work;

 

1. Most importantly, to save Lives: With a First Aid kit at work, emergencies can be taken care of before the arrival of medics. Most lives are lost between the time of the accident and the arrival of medics especially in Nigeria where traffic can be a major disadvantage.
2. It reduces the number of workplace accidents: This is because training by a First Aider is normally given to staff periodically to prevent the high rise in workplace accidents. Especially companies that practice first aid.
3. It fosters a positive work environment: By making first aid training available to employees, you can show your workforce you care about providing a safe work environment. Which can also be used as a morale booster in the workplace.
4. Your company will be safer to work in: This is quite self-explanatory, apart from fostering a positive environment, you attract labor from people you desire to work with.
5. It can reduce the recovery time of your employees: Which means they can easily get back to work within a week or two depending on the magnitude of the accident.
6. It can keep employees safe outside of the workplace: The training accorded to your staff will help them keep safe no matter where they find themselves in.
7. It can be used as a great team-building exercise
8. It gives your employees confidence and clarity during emergencies: This will prevent panic, better still, loss of life due to the inexperience they have with conducting first aid on an injured person. This will keep the workplace safe and healthy.
9. The cost of a First Aid at work training is nothing compared to the loss of life and suing of the company: This greatly affects your image as a global phenomenon, which can easily be corrected by having a first aid training or a standby practitioner ready to help.

The summary of this is; You can’t be too careful at the workplace, a First Aider to administer First Aid to a victim is important.

Lives are important. Take care of your employees’ health, and they will reward you by caring for your business.