quick first aid guide

ProSafety NZ has included extracts from their free First Aid booklet covering some of the most common injuries and accidents arount the home and workplace. The files are in PDF format and may be downloaded by clicking the PDF logos below. ProSafety NZ  has taken care in preparing the guides however, care should be taken in diagnosing and applying first aid treatment. Where possible professional help should be called.

Remember your priorities are to :

• assess the situation
• not to put yourself in danger
• make the area safe if needed
• assess all the casualties first, attend to unconscious casualties first
• phone or send for help immediately.

Severe Bleeding

Choking

Treatment of Shock

Broken bones

Poisoning

Unconscious person

Remember your priorities are to :

* assess the situation
* not to put yourself in danger
* make the area safe if needed
* assess all the casualties, attend to unconscious casualties first
* phone or send for help immediately.