First Aid COVID-19 Update
As the COVID-19 situation continuously develops Immerse Medical aim to keep you informed of all the latest changes to advice from the different bodies who provide guidance for the first aid industry. In this post you will find an overview of
Advice for First Aiders around COVID-19
Background Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It is caused by a virus called coronavirus. As this is a new illness, we do not know exactly how coronavirus spreads from person to person, but we do know that
3 Ordinary items that saved the day!
Did you know that you don’t need specialist equipment in order to help someone who is injured or hurt? No, really. When doing first aid, there are lots of day-to-day items you can use to help someone instead. Read three real-life first
How to help a person choking?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biEyRAKtEsQ There are a few principles that will help you save someone from choking. These are as follows: Cough it out If the airway is only partly blocked, the person will usually be able to speak, cry, cough or breathe. If they can’t clear
How to help a person who has been burned?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywMVhfTi9Wc Stop the burning process as soon as possible. This may mean removing the person from the area, dousing flames with water, or smothering flames with a blanket. Do not put yourself at risk of getting burnt as well Remove any clothing
How to help someone in anaphylactic shock?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcmF1FH1y-A There have been a few cases in the news recently about an those suffering with analyphaxis in public places. We thought we would make a video to show you how you can help in these situations. What is anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is an
How many first aiders should I have in my business?
Immerse Medical offer the full range of workplace first aid courses and specialist courses for those working with children - You can book those courses here. Following your first aid needs assessment you might decide that you need more than just
How to assess your first aid needs?
As an employer you are the best placed person to understand the exact nature of your workplace. This makes you the best person to undertake the first aid needs assessment of your workplace. If you would like some support with
What first aid provisions do I need for my business?
You are required by law to have first-aid arrangements in your workplace. You have a responsibility to ensure that any team members that become ill or injured at work receive immediate attention. We never know when an accident will happen and
It’s just a first aid sign… isn’t it?
As an employer you are required by law to display the health and safety law poster, or to provide each member of your team with the equivalent pocket card. The poster has to be displayed where your team can easily