The aim of first aid is to reduce the effects of injury or illness suffered at work. It does not include giving tablets or medicines. The course makes you aware as to how important it is for your employees to know that, how emergencies can be handled until medical aid arrives. First Aid and effective emergency care can make the difference between life and death, rapid versus prolonged recovery, temporary versus permanent disability.
First aid provision must be adequate and appropriate. This means that each department or institution must assess its particular first aid needs taking into account the type of activities with which the department or institution is involved. Sufficient first aid facilities should be available and first aid personnel should be on hand to render assistance to casualties and to summon an ambulance or other professional help.
