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Australian Snake Bites: When Minutes Matter
Getting bitten by a snake is a terrifying and unquestionably painful experience, but it does not have to be a death sentence. How you react after you’ve been bitten is the difference between life and death The number of Australian venomous snake species is very high, and many produce enough venom to kill a dozen men with a single bite, but luckily the mortality rate for snake bites is not as high as might be thought. Only a couple of people die every year from snake bites in Australia which is down quite a bit from the 13 that it...
The 4 Workplace First Aid statistics that you need to know
Only 13% of employers are compliant with the First Aid national code of practice (This code of practice requires employers to implement training for first aiders, first aid procedures and have sufficient first aid kits and signage) Over 65% of employers are unaware of their obligations under the First Aid code of practice Only 31% of Australian workers feel confident in how to response to a workplace first aid emergency Less than 50% of workplaces offer First Aid training to their employees. (Source: Steve McLeod,CEO,Fire & Safety Australia www.fsaus.com.au) If you want to substantially reduce the risk of your workers not...
Emergency First Aid Tips for Snake Bites
Snake Bites - Things to Know
While many receive antivenom, on average, two per year will prove fatal. About half the deaths are due to bites from the brown snake and the rest mostly from tiger snake, taipan and death adder.
Survival Kits: Top 10 Essentials
