Workplace first aiders skills are used in road accident

Posted on April 01^st 2009

Two friends who had been sent on a first aider's course to deal with accidents in the workplace within their working environment were unaware how soon their new found skills would be brought in to practise.

The women, who had completed a four day course 15 minutes prior, were still wearing their new first aider badges when a road accident happened in front of them.

A Motorbike had collided with a pedestrian, causing injuries to both parties which the 2 ladies were able to deal with whilst waiting for the paramedics to arrive.

Whilst on the training course they were shown CPR, dealing with major wounds and shown the recovery position should they come across any workplace accidents, giving them the vital skills to help someone in need.

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