Asthma in the Workplace

Australian workplaces are impacted directly by this disorder and in particular by poorly controlled or poorly managed asthma.

Factors of concern for employers are:

- Absenteeism related to individual employees
- Absenteeism of parents caring for children with asthma
- Lowered productivity

Employers can create a safer work environment by training their staff to recognise and respond to an asthma emergency.

Do employees from your organisation know what to do if someone had an asthma attack?

Asthma First Aid Training can be provided at your workplace (1-hour)

The training is conducted by a qualified asthma educator. Topics include:

- Signs and symptoms of asthma 
- Strategies to minimise occupational triggers in your workplace
- Assessing the severity of an asthma attack
- First Aid management of an asthma emergency
- Using an Asthma Emergency Kit (practical)

How can your workplace become Asthma Friendly?

When training is complete, your workplace has an opportunity to be recognised as Asthma Friendly and receive a FREE Asthma Emergency Kit and 25% discount on subsequent kits.

There is no cost to become Asthma Friendly, and this status remains for a two year period. Once you have completed the training, the Asthma Friendly Coordinator will assist you in the process.

Training Cost

$250 per session, including all resources (approximately 20 people)

Asthma Emergency Kits are available at the Foundation. $35 per kit.

Bookings Essential

Asthma First Aid Training. It only take one hour and you could save a life ...

Asthma Foundation SA
ABN 29 187 159 478
300 South Road, HILTON SA
PO Box 2035, HILTON SA 5033
P 08 8238 9300
F 08 8238 9303
E brad@asthmasa.org.au