The workplace is becoming more and more dangerous. Injuries are increasing at work, and workers are getting sick more often. It's clear that the workplace is a dangerous place, but it's also an important one. You can make a difference as a first aider in your office!
First Aiders Are Needed in Every Office
If you think about how many people go into an office each day--and then add up all the different types of jobs they do--you'll see that there are hundreds or even thousands of possible injuries that could happen at any given moment. For example:
- An employee could slip on water from their leaking coffee cup on their way to answer their phone call from upstairs;
- Another employee could accidentally kick over their chair while sitting down after lunch break; Someone might trip over something while walking downstairs or through hallways (or even just sitting down!).
As a first aider, you could save lives.
You can save lives. As a first aider, you could be the difference between life and death for someone who is injured or in pain. You'll also be able to help people who need medical attention but don't have access to it. First Aid Certification will give you the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference in your community!
It's an emphatic way of showing how much you care about your team.
In addition to the obvious benefits of first aid certification, there are many other reasons why you should consider getting certified. First, it's an emphatic way of showing how much you care about your team. You want them to be safe and healthy at work, so why not show that by becoming a certified first aid responder? In addition to helping them in an emergency situation on-site or at home, if something happens at work like an injury or illness then having this certification will make it easier for you as a manager or supervisor because now no one has any questions about whether or not they have been trained properly in terms of dealing with injuries and illnesses--they have!
Second: The value added by having this certification cannot be understated when it comes time for promotions within an organization (or even just within your department). If someone else who doesn't have these qualifications applies for promotion but instead another candidate does have them...who do think HR would hire?
It gives you credibility.
First Aid Certification is a way to show your employer that you're serious about your career and that you want to be the best at what you do. It shows that you care about the people around you, and are committed to being prepared for any situation.
First aid certification gives managers confidence in their employees because it shows them that they are prepared for anything--even if the worst happens.
You'll have the skills to help in any medical emergency.
- Heart attack: Lay the person down and call 911. If you have use it to shock your heart back into rhythm.
- Burn: Cool the burn with water or ice, do not break blisters or remove clothing from burned areas; cover with sterile bandages until medical attention is available.
- Cut: Wash cut thoroughly with soap and water; apply pressure to stop bleeding; cover the wound with a sterile bandage until medical attention is available.
- Broken bone: Immobilize injured limb with splint or sling made out of cloth strips if possible; elevate above heart level to reduce swelling.
- Head injury: Keep victim awake but calm while waiting for help--don't give fluids unless they're vomiting uncontrollably or can't keep them down due to nausea/vomiting caused by head injury.
- Seizure: Put something soft under the victim's head so that they don't injure themselves if they fall forward while having one (elderly people especially may have difficulty finding something soft enough). Do not try holding them still during this time--move away from sharp objects nearby before kneeling beside them so that if needed later on we'll know where everything went without having been moved!
People will trust you more, especially if they're in extreme pain or need help quickly.
People will trust you more, especially if they're in extreme pain or need help quickly.
If you have a first aid certification, then people will know that you have the skills to help them during an emergency situation. For example, if someone has been burned by scalding hot water on their hand and they are in extreme pain, then having a first aid certification means that you will be able to treat this injury properly and effectively until paramedics arrive on the scene. This can make all of the difference for someone who has just suffered from an injury like this!
You can become certified as a first aider and make a difference at work
Becoming a certified first aider is one of the most important things you can do for your team. Not only will it show that you care about their well-being, but it also gives them peace of mind knowing that they have someone who can help out in an emergency. Being able to provide first aid skills and knowledge in any medical emergency could save lives (and reduce liability).
In addition to showing that you are committed to your colleagues' safety at work, becoming a certified first aider will give you credibility with others: people will trust what comes out of your mouth more because they know what level of qualification and training went into making those statements. Your team members may even come asking for advice from time to time!
Conclusion
There are many reasons why a first aid certification is important, but the most important one is that it could save someone's life. If you're looking for a new job or want to make your current one more rewarding, consider getting certified as soon as possible.