Reduce the Risk: Basic First Aid
In case an emergency arises, it's important to understand the basics of First Aid. Check out our infographic below for more information.
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Cyclone Season - Are you prepared?
Cyclone season occurs from November through to April in Australia so it’s a good idea to have an emergency kit and household plan organised. Be prepared this season.Get cyclone smartAt work: Make sure you know and follow your workplace emergency evacuation procedure;At home: Trim treetops and ensure branches are clear of your home, clear your property of loose material that might cause damage during extreme weather and clear out your gutters;Create an emergency contact list;Organise an emergency management plan and clearly communicate this to all of your family;Prepare an emergency kit, check out some suggestions below;Here are some handy planning websites.The Queensland Government has a great website availableThe WA Department of Fire and Emergency services also offer resources Visit the QLD Government Alerts and warnings pageFor current alerts and warnings in WA click Don't forget your petsOur pets are so special, make sure you don’t forget to pack for them too! Ensure they have a collar, are clearly identifiable and have a secure pet carrier, leash or harness on hand. Include them in your emergency plan – if there’s a weather warning, keep your animals close.Handy emergency contactsLife threatening emergenciesTelephone Triple Zero (000). For life threatening, critical or serious situations only.State Emergency Service (SES) flood and storm assistanceTelephone: 132 500 for help with a damaged roof, rising flood water, trees fallen on buildings, or storm damage.Local CouncilVisit your local council website for information for your specific location, or look up your local council contact numbers.Here's the QLD list.Here's the WA ListHere's the NT ListWeather and warningsVisit the Bureau of Meteorology web site at www.bom.gov.auAlternatively, visit the Bureau's Telephone Weather Services Directory for Queensland.Additionally, tune to your local radio station for warnings and advice. Details of your local ABC radio frequency and local web-page can be obtained from www.abc.net.au/local.Animal emergenciesWildlife Hotline: To report wildlife emergencies, marine strandings and pollution incidents, call the Wildlife Hotline on 1300 130 372.To report lost or missing animals during times of disaster and emergency events visit your state RSPCA lost/found web site:QueenslandNew South WalesVictoriaSouth Australia Western Australia Northern Territory TasmaniaAustralian Capital Territory Should you need to report an animal in distress, or you have concerns for the welfare of an animal, please contact one of the following options:RSPCA websiteEmergency Animal Disease and Biosecurity MattersSocial mediaFollow your state police service, SES, fire and rescue service and local council for real time information.
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Get cyclone ready with WorkPac’s emergency kit
Cyclone season occurs from November through to April in Australia so it’s a good idea to have an emergency kit and household plan organised. Be prepared this season.Get cyclone smartTrim treetops and ensure branches are clear of your home, clear your property of loose material that might cause damage during extreme weather and clear out your gutters.Create an emergency contact list.Organise an emergency management plan and clearly communicate this to all of your family.Prepare an emergency kit.Our pets are so special, make sure you don’t forget to pack for them too! Ensure they have a collar, are clearly identifiable and have a secure pet carrier, leash or harness on hand. Include them in your emergency plan – if there’s a weather warning, keep your animals close.Handy emergency contactsLife threatening emergenciesTelephone Triple Zero (000). For life threatening, critical or serious situations only.State Emergency Service (SES) flood and storm assistanceTelephone: 132 500 for help with a damaged roof, rising flood water, trees fallen on buildings, or storm damage.Local CouncilVisit your local council website for information for your specific location, or look up your local council contact numbers.Weather and warningsVisit the Bureau of Meteorology web site at www.bom.gov.auAlternatively, visit the Bureau's Telephone Weather Services Directory for Queensland.Additionally, tune to your local radio station for warnings and advice. Details of your local ABC radio frequency and local web-page can be obtained from www.abc.net.au/local.Animal emergenciesWildlife Hotline: To report wildlife emergencies, marine strandings and pollution incidents, call the Wildlife Hotline on 1300 130 372.To report lost or missing animals during times of disaster and emergency events visit your state RSPCA lost/found web site:QueenslandNew South WalesVictoriaSouth Australia Western Australia Northern Territory TasmaniaAustralian Capital Territory Should you need to report an animal in distress, or you have concerns for the welfare of an animal, please contact one of the following options:RSPCA websiteEmergency Animal Disease and Biosecurity MattersSocial mediaFollow your state police service, SES, fire and rescue service and local council for real time information.Sources:http://www.burdekin.qld.gov.au/2012/media-releases/get-emergency-kits-ready-now-for-cycloneflood-season/
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First Aid - Are you prepared in an Emergency?
Emergencies happen all around us. They can happen anytime and anywhere to anyone.Emergencies in the workplace can still be unpredictable, even if we plan for them. The number of incidents in a workplace will often vary depending on the type of industry you work in. For example, in most cases it would be far more dangerous working on a construction site than in an office because of the risks and nature of the tasks performed in that particular working environment.First aid is a simple skill, but an essential one that enables you to help others in need – most importantly your own family, friends and co-workers. First Aid TrainingThe role of first aiders is to be the eyes and ears of the health professionals who will take over the care of an affected person in an emergency situation. First aiders have the primary role of providing initial care and implementing mechanisms that can save lives or contain an incident from spiralling out of control.Employees who are trained in first aid can play a major role in containing an incident scene until professional health care arrives. First aiders are able to perform the fundamental basics of life saving, like securing an incident scene, ensuring that the injured person’s airways are open, has sufficient breathing and checking for a pulse.Adequate First Aid training gives confidence & skills, ensures correct treatment and ultimately improves the overall safety practices of your workplace. First Aiders are recommended to undertake regular refresher training to keep their skills up to date.A typical first aid program will cover many of the following elements:• Assessing the victim’s condition• Protecting yourself from infections• Responding to someone who is choking• Dealing with broken bones, head, and neck injuries• How to help someone suffering from a heart attack or stroke• Administering CPR and using an AED• Treating a burn or bleeding wound The First Aid KitThe First Aid kit is an essential tool for providing first aid. It is important that everyone in your workplace is properly trained about the first aid kit, its importance, contents and use. It would be a huge waste of money, time and safety risk if a first aid kit is provided and people are either clueless, misinformed or have little knowledge about its whereabouts, use and importance.First Aid kit training helps you and your workmates know about the contents of the kit. Knowing what is inside the kit helps you to know in case of an incident, what to use and when. Not having this knowledge and training could lead to the incorrect use of items in the first aid kit which may worsen the injury and cause unnecessary pain & trauma. Another common misuse issue is when an item in a first aid kit has been used and not replaced therefore unavailable the next time it is required to administer first aid to an injured person.Whether you working a high or low risk workplace, being prepared ensures you minimise your risk and are confident and able to deal with any First Aid emergencies or in some cases able to avoid them all together.While employers are primarily accountable for ensuring a safe work environment, always be responsible for your own safety at work. WorkPac is Focused on Zero HarmThe safety of our people is our absolute priority. To report a safety incident or hazard, call us on 1300 967 572 or click here to submit a report. For Further information on First Aid Training:http://stjohn.org.au/first-aid-traininghttp://www.redcross.org.au/first-aid.aspxhttp://www.firstaidtraining.com.au/
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