Emergency Response

Q: Does every workplace need emergency response equipment?

A: Standard workplaces need first aid kits. Emergency response equipment is for workplaces with specific high-risk hazards - electrical installations, high-occupancy venues, and environments where serious trauma is foreseeable. Your risk assessment determines what is required.

Q: What training is needed for trauma kits?

A: Complete a catastrophic bleeding response course covering tourniquet application, wound packing, and direct pressure techniques. Incorrect application can worsen injuries. Many providers offer one-day courses covering these skills.