Working is an essential part of life, and safety in the workplace is just as essential.
As
someone who's been in the first aid and safety training for years, I've
encountered many workplaces without first aid programs and some of them had
encountered workplace accidents. Those accidents result in disruptions of work
causing lots of money, and worse, tainted their business’ reputation.
According
to new estimates, 2.78 million people die every year because of fatal
occupational accidents or work-related diseases. The numbers are staggering, hence, Work
Health and Safety (WHS) laws have been put in place to protect the well being
of employers, contractors, visitors, and labourers. Under WHS laws and
regulations, all organisations and businesses have a duty to provide adequate
first aid facilities including first aid kit, procedures, and training to its
workers.
First
Aid Training is put in place to increase everyone's safety consciousness. The
goal is to minimize the risks and raise the standard of safety in every workplace.
Even if you think that your work area does not seem like a dangerous place,
remember that accidents can happen anywhere in the most unexpected times.
"In the absence of an infirmary, clinic,
or hospital in near proximity to the workplace, which is used for the treatment
of all injured employees, a person shall be adequately trained to render first
aid. Adequate first aid supplies shall be readily available," said by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Workplace
safety is about more than just the legislation. Here are the 4 reasons why
first aid training is beneficial to the workplace.
Save Time and Money
First
Aid Training does not only save lives but also saves the business' money. Increase
in safety awareness and a decrease in workplace injuries can prevent loss of
work time and reduce the instances of workers compensations.
Boost in Productivity
A
safe workplace is a productive one. Implementing safety practices and making
simple changes in the workplace can yield a significant increase in worker’s productivity.
Tailored to Business
Needs
First
aid training programs tailored to the demands of your business, industry,
WH&S and compliance requirements. Live-action scenarios are conducted to
equip workers with emergency response skills to competently cope with accidents
in the workplace.
A More Positive Work
Environment
A
safe work environment is an attractive benefit for the employees. First aid
training is an excellent team-building exercise and morale booster for your
employees to foster a more positive workplace. It brings them closer together,
and each one of them will help to look after one another.
Improve Company
Reputation
Like
what I mentioned, lack of health and safety programs in your company can make
it to the news and subsequently destroy the reputation that you worked hard
for. Nobody wants to do business with companies that risk the safety of their
employees.
Leaning
and upgrading your employees’ first aid skills makes business sense. As the
employer, you will provide them with the training, education, and safety
equipment. Soon your employees will recognise all the efforts for them to have
a safety and healthy work environment. in return, they will help your business
run better and gain a competitive advantage. It’s a win for everybody!
First
Aid Pro has been providing quality first aid training for many years to
organisations and businesses are both large and small. Streamlined and
cost-efficient first aid training courses are available in 25 great locations across Australia.
Visit
firstaidpro.com.au or call 1300 029 132 for more information.
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