5 Most Important First Aid Skills

A basic knowledge of first aid is an essential life skill that everyone should have as you never know when you will find yourself in the midst of a medical emergency where the knowledge of these skills could save someone’s life. The following list is an outline of what is in our opinion the 5 most important first aid skills to have. All of these first aid skills are taught in our First/Aid CPR course.

1) Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

This is the fallback protocol, which underlies all other first aid principles. CPR allows the rescuer to revive a person in cardiac arrest by keeping oxygen moving to their brain until help arrives or the person recovers.

2) Management of Choking

These skills allow a bystander to perform the correct techniques to clear a blocked airway. If a patient is suffering from a blockage in the upper airway he is at risk of going into respiratory arrest. Knowing the correct skills will allow you to clear the airway and allow the victim to survive only suffering a scare.


3) Management of a suspected spinal/head injury

Understanding the principles of spinal and head injuries is essential to saving lives and to prevent causing further injury. Just by partaking in a basic first aid course one will learn the correct way to deal with and handle spinal and head injuries.

4) Correct Administration of an EPIPEN or ANAPEN

Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) is a life threatening condition, which is affecting more and more Australians every year. Effective first aid is conducted through the administration of adrenaline via an auto injector such as the EPIPEN or ANAPEN. Knowing these first aid skills may make the difference between a successful or unsuccessful outcome.

5) Management of bleeding

Severe bleeding can become life threatening very quickly. By learning the first aid principles of how to control bleeding one will have the knowledge of how to save a persons life.



7 Tips For Your Personal Safety at Work

Safety within the workplace is very important not only to your healthy and wellbeing but to the health and wellbeing of your co-workers, family and friends.

Movement and variety

Take regular breaks. Staying fresh and alert will help you avoid injury or burnout. Schedule the most difficult tasks of each day for times when your concentration is best, such as first thing in the morning. Vary tasks so you are not typing for extended periods of time. Take your lunch break away from your desk, preferably going for a walk outside for 15-20 minutes.

Look after your body

Often overlooked in a busy day is taking in proper nourishment and hydration. Eat regular nutritious meals and keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Safety of others

Keep an eye on your co-workers, especially if they are new to the workplace and don’t know all the WHS issues.

Manual handling and ergonomics

Avoid stooping or twisting. Use ergonomically designed furniture and equipment or rearrange your work area so that everything you need is within easy reach. Be aware of your posture at your workstation and correct where needed. Protect your back. If you do need to pick up and carry heavy loads, keep the load close to your body and lift with your thigh muscles.


Wear protective equipment to suit the task. If worn correctly, gear such as earplugs, earmuffs, hard hat, safety goggles, gloves or full-face mask can dramatically reduce your risk of injury. Always follow the safety rules and procedures. Always wear any personal protective equipment provided by your employer.

Communicate concerns

Talk over any concerns. Your employer or human resources manager need to be informed about hazards and risks. Your employer is legally obliged to ensure a safe working environment. Speak up and let supervisors know if you think a task is too dangerous or difficult for you

Reduce workplace stress

Common causes include long hours, heavy workload, job insecurity and conflicts with co-workers or managers. Stress can lead to depression, sleeping difficulties and problems with concentration. Be aware of each other’s workload. Clarify priorities and deadlines. Recognise and acknowledge each other’s efforts. Develop your communication, negotiation and conflict management skills



Whether you’re roughing it in a tent or planning a family outing to a national park, there are many ways to make sure your experience is fun and safe. Consider the following safety tips:

  • Pack a first aid kit. Your kit can prove invaluable if you or a member of your group suffers a cut, bee sting or allergic reaction. Pack antiseptics for cuts and scrapes, tweezers, insect repellent, bug spray, a snakebite kit, pain relievers, and sunscreen.
  • Learn the ABC’s of treating emergencies. Recognizing serious injuries will enable you to attend to a victim until medical help arrives.

  • Make sure your fires are always attended. Be sure you have an area for a fire that cannot spread laterally or vertically – a grill or stone surface is ideal. When putting the fire out, drown it with water, making sure all embers, coals and sticks are wet. Embers buried deep within the pile have a tendency to re-unite later.
  • Be cautious when using butane stoves. Read the instructions that come with the stove and butane cylinder. Use the stove as a cooking appliance only – never leave it unattended while it’s burning.
  • Watch out for bugs. Bees, wasps, and spiders are a problem at many campsites. Avoid attracting stinging insects by wearing light-coloured clothing and avoiding perfumes or colognes. Should such an insect approach, do not wave wildly and swat blindly – instead use a gentle pushing or brushing motion to deter them.

To be ready for all camping emergencies book in to attend Regal Security and Industry Training Provide First Aid and Provide CPR Course



Here’s some hot tips to help reduce the risk of becoming the next Gold Coast burglary victim.



Also, ask your electricity supplier about locks for your power supply to prevent tampering, and keep your car locked. Queensland Police, for instance, have reported a case of a garage door opener stolen from a car, later used to burgle the owner’s property.




A high number of victims (60 per cent) in the ABS research cited a door or window had been damaged or tampered with in attempted break-ins, so it pays to invest in strengthening these defences. A solid core door with a deadlock, for example, is harder to force, grills and shutters prevent burglars from breaking in through windows, and a peep hole or lockable security screen can help keep burglars out.








According to the ABS Crime Victimisation Survey 2009-10, money and jewellery are most often stolen in break-ins. Installing a small safe in your home is a relatively low cost way to protect those items.












3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back taillights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won’t see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives.

4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their hair, or making a list, etc.



are attempting to get into their cars.

C.) Look at the car parked on the driver’s side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the shopping centre, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)








Sometimes life gets on top of us, stress levels rise and the simple tasks become a burden.

Our coping mechanisms will make or break us in times of high stress. It is a well known fact that exercise plays a huge role in reducing stress levels which is why the busiest of people just have to have it in their life!

Stress will affect us emotionally and mentally but it has physical affects too that people may believe are unrelated but actually are a direct result.

Some of the physical signs and symptoms of stress can include:

  • Disrupted sleep and fatigue
  • Muscle aches and tension
  • Headaches
  • Affect on appetite
  • Digestive problems
  • Increased heart rate and blood pressure
  • Weight gain or loss
  • Nausea and dizziness

Ensuring that you maintain a good level of activity in times of stress will help:

  • Improve the blood flow to your brain, bringing additional sugars and oxygen that may be needed when you are thinking intensely and removing waste products more rapidly.
  • Exercise will cause the release of chemicals called endorphins into your blood stream. These give you a feeling of happiness and positively affect your overall sense of well-being.

Overall, moving will just make you feel better and be able to better cope with any of the life challenges that come your way. As much as you will feel like you just cannot take it on or fit it in, it will be worth it.