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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 >
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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.
