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Do Good Samaritan Laws Cover CPR?

Only 26% of Australians are trained to administer this lifesaving measure. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is an emergency procedure performed on cardiac arrest victims who has no pulse or have breathing difficulties.

This technique combines chest compression with rescue mouth-to-mouth breathing to keep normal blood circulation and restore the heart’s normal rhythm.

Every year, there's an estimate of 30,000 cardiac arrest cases in Australia. This is alarmingly high considering the fact that only 26% or only 1 in every 5 Australian are trained to perform CPR. To lower the amount of cardiac arrests death in the country, researchers conduct a study on what keeps people from learning and performing CPR.

The results are divided into 3 factors that prevent people from providing lifesaving care in an emergency.

1. Fear of hurting the victim
The primary reason why most people are very reluctant to get involved in providing CPR is the fear of hurting the victim and inflicting more damage. We always have some apprehensions at the back of our minds from the ‘what ifs” – what if he will not survive? what if I will make it all worse? The only advice I can give to anyone is DO IT. Even a basic background on CPR is enough to increase a person's chance of survival. Act now or regret not being to help later.

2. Fear of doing it wrong 
Even with the knowledge of doing the entire CPR process, we cannot help but hesitate sometimes because of the fear of doing it all wrong. The key to overcoming this fear is confidence. Tell yourself that your knowledge of CPR, chest compression, and breathing techniques are enough. Keep in mind that the emergency services are on their way, and you are performing CPR to increase the victim's chance of survival.

Do not let your lack of confidence get in the way of saving lives.

3. Fear of getting sued 
The Australian Good Samaritan Law is put in place to protect bystanders who perform CPR. Generally, the bystander should ask permission before performing CPR. But if the victim is unconscious or cannot respond, the CPR consent is implied.

A ‘Good Samaritan’ in Australian legislation refers to a person who renders aid in an emergency to an injured person on a voluntary basis. To be a good Samaritan, the person has to be in good faith and without expectation of payment or other rewards.

However, there are two conditions that must be taken into account to grant this immunity.

1. The first aid must be given at the scene of the utmost emergency
2. If the ‘Samaritan’ has other motives, such as expected payments or reward, then the law will not apply.

To put it in a nutshell, anyone who in good faith renders emergency care at the scene of an accident or emergency shall not be liable for any civil damages under the Good Samaritan Law with the exception for damages that results from the persons' gross negligence, or wanton acts/omissions.

The ability to save a life should never be put into doubt by worrying about the liability. It’s why most Australian states and territories have Good Samaritan Laws in place.

Have the confidence you need to save the lives of others, attend a First Aid and CPR course today!

4 Safety Tips to Prevent Electrocution in the Workplace

If you witness a case of electrocution while it’s happening, would you know what to do? Electrocution is a serious workplace hazard that belonged to the ‘Fatal Four’.

The fatal four are considered as the leading causes of deaths among workers, and death due to electrocutions ranked no. 2 in the list, next to falls.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has estimated 5,000 work-related electrocution deaths in the past five years. These fatal electrocutions incidents are unacceptably high in across industries, most especially in the construction industry.

The risk is greatest among construction workers (maintenance, engineers, and electricians) since they are exposed to dangers on a regular basis. Their job sites often present exposed wirings and numbers of other potential electrocution hazards.

Electrical accidents primarily occur because of unsafe and unmonitored working conditions. In some cases, electrocution occurs due to faulty electrical equipment. But often the cause of electrocution in the workplace is due to inadequate training, negligence, and lack of supervision from the management.

The reality is electrocution happen more often than we may realize, and sadly, these incidents can result in painful, long-lasting injuries and worse, death to the casualties. So regardless of whether the electric injury is big or small, it's important for the victim to get medical help as soon as possible.

Here are some of the common electrical injuries in the workplace:

• Burns
• Brain Injury
• Cardiac Arrest
• Nerve Damage
• Organ Damage

As an employer or a manager, you have a legal duty to protect your workers, as well as the public, who may be affected in case you failed to adhere to safety regulation standards.

To protect your workers from the risk of injury or illness, you can start by implementing the following safety measures:

1. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as rubber gloves, nonconductive clothing, protective shields
2. Create a Safe Work Area. Conduct regular tool inspection and maintenance to ensure that the workplace is safe and free from electrical hazards
3. Clear Work Procedures. All safety instructions are clear and understood by your workers.
4. Provide First Aid Training. Empower your workers to safety by sending them to first aid training classes.

The more an employee understands safety, the more he/she will take action during emergencies. Electrical Safety is important and like with any workplaces, eliminating or controlling hazards should be everyone’s goal. Better training and better safety equipment are some things you should consider to initiate positive changes in your workplace.

Workers who feel empowered are most likely to make life safety decisions if they see a colleague or a stranger in danger. I hope this blog shed light on worker's safety and paved the way for safety improvements in your workplace.

First Aid Pro is ready to assist you with first aid training for handling workplace emergencies.

We provide quality and cost-effective first aid training courses across Australia, If you’re interested in our safe rescue course to help electrocuted victims, please visit https://www.firstaidpro.com.au/ or call our team at 1300 029 132.

Have a Safe Day!