Essential Minutes Group – First aid supplies and training

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FACTS

Did you know?

It has been reported that over 21,000 Australians suffer from heart attack and cardiac arrest every year (happening mostly outside of hospital). Read more >

Australia hosts a dizzying array of venomous creatures — including spiders, snakes, jellyfish, octopuses, ants, bees and even platypuses. These venoms can lead to fatalities.

Heat related illnesses can have a mild to severe impact on anyone, and you may need to seek medical attention. However, some heat-related illnesses, such as heatstroke, can be life-threatening. In Australia, heat has killed more people than all other extreme weather events.

Asthma is a serious condition that leads to the deaths of around 400 Australians each year. But, in many cases, asthma is also a manageable condition, and people can live a full and uninhibited life unhindered by its symptoms. Read more >

Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction. It affects either a person’s airway and how they breathe, and/or the way blood is moved around the body (blood pressure). Currently there are 1 in 10 infants, 1 in 20 children and 1 in 50 adults living with severe allergy. Read more >

Contact us for help in becoming first aid ready – training and supplies are available!

First aid in your workplace The Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and Regulations require that all businesses provide adequate first aid facilities in the workplace.

The Compliance code: First aid in the workplace provides practical guidance on how to comply with your obligations under Victoria’s occupational health and safety legislation to provide first aid facilities in your workplace.

Download this code from WorkSafe Vic >