Imagine someone breathing their last in front of you, but you stand clueless, not knowing what to do.

Accidents are common yet inevitable. That’s exactly why it’s super important to have first-aid knowledge. This comes in handy at the workplace, homes, neighbourhoods, or anywhere else you may be.

Medical assistance takes a few minutes to arrive, and you can play a vital role during the critical time-lag in between. Let’s have a look at why you should learn basic first aid and never underestimate its importance.

Fulfills a Moral Responsibility

You can’t be a bystander watching someone struggle for life, gasping for breath during an emergency. Knowing basic first aid tips will enable you to tackle an emergency rather than standing puzzled, not knowing how to help.

Save Someone’s Life

You can’t really help someone if you don’t know how to, regardless of how willing you are to. During an emergency or an accident, it takes some time for ambulance or professional services to reach. You can use your knowledge meanwhile and help the person, according to the situation.

You might consider it a small act of kindness, but it can have a major impact on someone’s life.

Increase Safety

If you know how to provide first aid during an emergency situation, it will surely minimize the potential risks. You’ll know how to be vigilant and act appropriately according to the situation and the nature of the emergency.

For instance, in case of a road accident, you’ll know whether the person needs some physical exercise. Whereas, if there’s a fire, you can help the person do some breathing exercises and deal with the burns until an ambulance arrives.

Stabilize Patient’s Condition

You can prevent the situation from worsening either by relieving the victim’s pain or preventing any further blood loss that could be potentially dangerous. It can save them from permanent disability.

Increase Awareness

It’s always better to be vigilant and concerned. Learning first-aid makes you take your health concerns seriously. Furthermore, it also enables you to deal with minor injuries yourself and avoid unnecessary visits to the hospital.

Gives You an Edge

Basic humanitarian and life-saving skills always give you an edge, be it at a workplace, home, or in a community. If you know how to actively help people during an emergency, people can trust you and count on you. It makes it easier for people to confide in you.

Metro Safety has been providing first aid and safety training since 2008. If you’re looking for First Aid Training, we’d love to be at your service.

If you’re looking to enhance workplace security or learning to be more proactive during emergencies, you can enrol for the safety courses we provide at Metro Safety.

For further information, email us at info@metrosafety.ca.