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FIRST AID BEST PREVENTION - lessons from Southbank explosion

The explosion at a Southbank worksite on Monday which injured two workers, one severely, highlights the need for sound training in First Aid, according to St John Ambulance.

St John is Victoria's leading provider in First Aid Training.

Stephen Horton, Chief Executive Office for St John, said today the incident in Southbank showed the need to have employees trained in First Aid to allow them to respond quickly to emergency situations as minutes matter in emergency situations such as this.

"St John supports safe work practices and a key tool to such practices is First Aid skills and First Aid kits," he said.

"First Aid training teaches people to identify dangers in the workplace and to protect themselves when assisting an injured workmate."

Mr Horton said St John had special First Aid courses available, in particular its "Work First Senior First Aid" and "Occupational First Aid".

Course Information is available on the internet at www.firstaidforlife.com.au

Further details can be obtained by telephone on 1300 360 455.

For further information:

Stephen Horton
Chief Executive Officer
St John Ambulance Australia (Victoria)
Telephone: 03 8588 8395

Kristian Tkatchenko
Marketing Manager
St John Ambulance Australia (Victoria)
Telephone: 03 8588 8322
Mobile: 0434 565 422