Survival

04/05/2025

Safety Sunday ⛑️

Topic: Nose Bleed

Step 1: Position person upright
Step 2: Pinch nose just below bridge
Step 3: Loosen clothing around neck
Step 4: Apply ice to forehead and back of neck
Step 5: Remove pressure after 15 minutes
Step 6: If bleeding persists, seek medical attention
Step 7: Reapply pressure
Step 8: Avoid blowing the nose, lying down, tilting head backwards, placing tissues up nostrils or dabbing the area.

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27/04/2025

Safety Sunday ⛑️

Topic: Bleeding

Step 1: Apply direct pressure quickly
Step 2: Raise and restrict movement of the injured limb
Step 3: Bandage pad firmly in place
Step 4: Do not remove or cut a foreign body
Step 5: Apply an additional pad if leaking
Step 6: Reassure the victim
Step 7: Seek medical assistance

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24/04/2025

An homage to all the places Mike worked during our past two months in Tassie - The perks and simultaneous downside of running a family business. 🙃

There’s no sound so you can enjoy the immersive experience of number 6. 🤣🤣🤣

1. Fortescue Bay
2. Lake Gairdner
3. Cape Huay
4. (TBH not much work occurred)
5. Bruny Island
6. Lake Gairdner (sound on 🔈)
7.

20/04/2025

Safety Sunday ⛑️

Topic: Anaphylaxis

Step 1: Check for symptoms and signs
Step 2: Lay the victim flat and dial 000
Step 3: Place the victim in the recovery position if required
Step 4: Sit up if experiencing breathing difficulties
Step 5: Remove allergen if relevant
Step 6: Administer EpiPen or Anapen if available
Step 7: Administer EpiPen or Anapen if available
Step 8: Call 000
Step 9: Repeat administration of EpiPen or Anapen after 5 minutes if required
Step 10: Administer asthma medication if required

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13/04/2025

Safety Sunday ⛑️

Topic: Bee and Wasp Stings

Step 1: Brush off bee or wasp barb.
Step 2: Wash with soap and water.
Step 3: Apply an ice pack.
Step 4: Elevate limb.
Step 5: If the victim has a known allergy, follow the advice for an allergic reaction.

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08/04/2025

You’ll never regret being prepared. 👏

06/04/2025

Safety Sunday ⛑️

Topic: Frostbite

Step 1: Seek shelter
Step 2: Remove clothing and jewellery
Step 3: Thaw the affected area
Step 4: Maintain a warm temperature
Step 5: Keep affected limb/s in water
Step 6: If warm water isn’t an option, use body heat
Step 7: Do not thaw the limb is there’s a chance of it becoming refrozen
Step 8: Apply non adherent dressing
Step 9: Check victim for shock
Step 10: Seek medical assistance

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29/03/2025

Safety Sunday ⛑️

Topic: Burns

Step 1: Cool under running water for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Remove hot or wet clothing (unless adhered to skin).
Step 3: Remove watch, jewellery, rings or tight clothing.
Step 4: If the victim is pale and feeling unwell, raise their legs to encourage circulation.
Step 5: For a severe/large burn, call 000.
Step 6: Apply a non-adherent dressing and combine bandage.
Step 7: DO NOT apply cream, ointments or ice.

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23/03/2025

Safety Sunday ⛑️

Topic: Blue ringed octopus bite

Step 1: Manage danger; ensure the octopus can’t bite again.
Step 2: Stop and drop and call 000.
Step 3: Remove any jewellery.
Step 4: Apply SMART (compression) Bandage starting at extremities and moving up.
Step 5: Splint and immobilise.
Step 6: Monitor and reassure victim.
Step 7: Wait for an ambulance to arrive. Do not let the victim move.

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19/03/2025

Happy birthday Mike! We celebrated today by taking three young children on a 10km hike. 🥳🫠 You can celebrate by getting 20% off storewide - today only!

PS. Please spam Mike with birthday messages. It’s not everyday you turn 42. 😜

16/03/2025

Safety Sunday ⛑️

Topic: Electric Shock

Step 1: Manage danger, eg. turn of power source or remove victim.
Step 2: Be aware of surroundings, eg. Water surrounding victim.
Step 3: Be aware of surroundings eg. Power lines.
Step 4: If unconscious or not breathing, commence CPR and dial 000.
Step 5: Cool any burns under running water for at least 20 minutes.
Step 6: Remove jewellery or clothes from burnt area.
Step 7: Cover with non-adherent dressing and loose bandage.
Step 8: Seek medical attention.

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13/03/2025

Stay safe our cyclone affected friends and brush up on your snake bite first aid. 🫶

Remember to take extreme caution after severe weather ⚠️

Even after storms have passed, snakes can not only be lurking in flood waters, but they can get displaced and end up seeking shelter near people. They may find their way into homes, sheds, or damaged buildings.

If you see a snake:

❌ Don't panic. Most snakes are more scared of you than you are of them. Keep your distance and let them slither on by.
❌ Never try to catch or move a snake yourself, it is usually best to wait for the snake to move away of its own accord.
✔️Keep an eye on it, keep kids and pets away.
✔️Call your local licensed removal specialist.



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