Lifesavers in the Workplace
Thousands of Australians are alive today thanks to the efforts of not only patrolling lifesavers, but of off duty lifesavers.
According to a recently released survey of 500 members of Surf Life Saving, 39% of lifesavers have, at some stage, used their beach-honed skills to save a life in the home or workplace.
"Volunteer surf lifesavers don't stop working when they leave the beach, they are realistically on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week," said Scott Wood, National Academy Manager for Surf Life Saving Australia.
Now Surf Life Saving is about to make an even bigger impact off the beach. Australian Lifesaving Academy, a division of Surf Life Saving Australia, is launching a program to teach everyday Aussies to be 'lifesavers in the workplace'.
"Workplace accidents are happening far too often in Australia," says Scott. "We run first aid and emergency care courses because it's never too late to learn these skills."
The Australian Lifesaving Academy's First Aid and Emergency Care course is fully accredited and delivers the essential skills and knowledge to manage emergency situations, including how to perform CPR. The Academy also offers courses especially designed for both large and small businesses with fully qualified instructors visiting the workplace to teach employees how to perform lifesaving techniques. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Public Safety and Beach Administration courses are also available.
With 71% of lifesavers admitting to using their First Aid skills in the workplace or home in the past 12 months, Surf Life Saving's First Aid and Emergency Care courses are sure to be successful and vital to the well-being of our family, friends and colleagues.
For more information please visit the website at www.ala.edu.au or call 1300 766 257.