Asthma Foundation of SA - Workplace Asthma Emergency Training

Workplace Asthma Emergency Training

Asthma is a serious condition and is recognised as one of the top 6 health priorities in Australia. Over 2 million Australians have asthma including 1 in 9 children and 1 in 10 adults. Asthma is one of Australia�s most widespread chronic (long-term and persistent) health problems.

Australia 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 due to lost sleep
� Incidences of work aggravated asthma
� Incidences of occupational asthma

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

�An employee had an asthma attack in one of our stores, which made us very apprehensive about it happening again. That�s when we made a commitment to having two people trained at each and every store. The asthma training is in addition to their Senior First Aid Certificate and has given them the reassurance and extra confidence they need to deal with an asthma attack� � HR Manager

Cost

$20 per person.

Special Offer for AFSA Corporate Members:

Free training session for up to 15 employees included in cost of membership ($295)

Plus:
� 50% discount to individual employees to attend �Live Well� sessions
� 20% advertising discount in AFSA newsletter (15,000 readers)
� $5 discount on individual annual membership for your employees, providing 10% discount on shop products
� Copies of AFSA newsletter for your workplace

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Course Content

The one-hour Workplace Emergency Asthma training includes:

� A summary of the prevalence of asthma in Australia
� Overview of Asthma
� Strategies to minimise occupational triggers in your workplace
� Recognition of asthma symptoms and severity of an attack
� Asthma reliever medication use
� First aid management of an asthma attack
� Use of the Asthma Emergency Kit (practical)

The program trains employees how to recognise and respond to an asthma emergency. It also includes vital strategies to achieve safer workplaces including Guidelines to creating an Asthma Friendly Workplace, an Asthma Friendly Workplace Flowchart and Checklist, and an Asthma Friendly Workplace Audit Tool.

Each trained workplace will receive:

� Asthma Friendly Guidelines (Folder & CD)
� Copy of the book �Know Your Asthma: A Comprehensive Guide For Those with Asthma, Their Families and Carers�
� Asthma First Aid posters & other resources
� Authority to purchase an Asthma Emergency Kit

Each participant will also receive an Asthma Pocket Guide

Why Training is Important

Workplace training is an essential risk management strategy. With any first aid response, the first few minutes are vital. Training prepares organisations to help create a safer environment and empowers them to achieve optimum response. This program ensures staff are trained to deal with a respiratory emergency, whether the person is experiencing their first attack or whether they have history of respiratory disease.

Our training programs are designed to not only benefit the employees, but also meet a number of corporate goals including:

� Increased productivity
� Reduced sickness and absenteeism
� Overall improvement in employee health status.

Booking

For information about training dates or to book your place, please contact us:

Asthma Foundation of South Australia

300 South Road, Hilton, South Australia

Phone: (08) 8238 9300

Fax: (08) 8238 9303

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