Save A Life

We all believe that accidents are something that happens to other people. Accidents in the home are regular and common occurrences. It is vital to equip yourself with the necessary knowledge on how to apply basic First Aid.

Prevention is always the better option and we would like to suggest that if you have children you prepare them for an emergency situation. This could be turned into a fun activity. The first activity we suggest is:

Teach your children as early as possible to know their:

Address and home telephone number
Your names and surname
How to call the local medical emergency services
How to use your mobile phone and to call the mobile emergency medical service

Explain that there are many emergencies that can happen in a home and ask what they would do if:

There was a fire in the house?
If their friend is knocked unconscious by someone in a swing?
If an adult falls down and does not respond to them?
If a friends cuts himself with a sharp object?
If a friends are struggling in the pool?

The most useful way of establishing whether your home is hazardous or safe for your children is to literally get onto your hands and knees and check through the house.

Consider the following:

Exposed or frayed electrical cords
Exposed wall plugs
Window blind cords
Poisonous houseplants
Unlabelled bottles of liquid
Household detergents and cleaning agents in the bottom of cupboards
With infants check you have toilet lid safety catch
With infants, check that all cupboards have a safety catch
Expired medication
Plastic bags must be out of reach
Use rubber backing on all loose carpets
Use rubber mats in baths and in the shower cubicle