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How to Prevent Mining Injuries: A Practical Guide for Safety Officers - Featured hero blog post image for LFA First Response
Jul 24, 2025
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How to Prevent Mining Injuries: A Practical Guide for Safety Officers

From high-risk machinery to remote locations, every shift brings new challenges. That’s why prevention, preparation, and the right gear are non-negotiable. In this guide, we break down how to minimise injuries and stay compliant with practical, boots-on-the-ground solutions—because when help isn’t just minutes away, being ready makes all the difference.

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Jason Hitch

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Our Guide to First Aid For Fractures and Broken Bones - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Jun 20, 2022
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Our Guide to First Aid For Fractures and Broken Bones

Bone fractures are a common type of injury, especially in children, sports players and the elderly. Although they are not usually life threatening, fractures should be managed quickly and effectively to ensure they heal properly. First aid for fractures can reduce pain, prevent further injury and improve healing outcomes for the patient.

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Jason Hitch

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Planning an Offroad Adventure? Here's Everything Your Need in Your 4WD First Aid Kit - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Jun 14, 2022
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Planning an Offroad Adventure? Here's Everything Your Need in Your 4WD First Aid Kit

When travelling remotely, it's important to be prepared for any emergency. Whether you're heading off road for work or pleasure, being prepared with an appropriately stocked first aid kit will ensure you're ready to handle any unexpected first aid situations that arise.

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Jason Hitch

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What Does N95 Mean? Everything You Need To Know About The Highly Protective Face Mask - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
May 17, 2022
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What Does N95 Mean? Everything You Need To Know About The Highly Protective Face Mask

Face masks are one of the best ways to protect against the transmission of airborne particulates – including airborne viruses such as COVID-19. However, not all face masks are the same. The N95 is one of the best rated face coverings when it comes to respiratory protection.

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Jason Hitch

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5th of May 2022 – World Hand Hygiene Day - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
May 02, 2022
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5th of May 2022 – World Hand Hygiene Day

Whether you're a health care worker, first aid provider, business owner or school facilitator – World Hand Hygiene Day is the perfect opportunity to encourage better hand hygiene in your community.

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Jason Hitch

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How To Prevent Cross-Infection in First Aid - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Apr 26, 2022
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How To Prevent Cross-Infection in First Aid

Infections can easily be passed from person to person during first aid and medical procedures. Knowing how to prevent cross infection in first aid can protect first responders and improve outcomes for the patient.

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Jason Hitch

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What are the Different Types of Wounds? - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Apr 21, 2022
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What are the Different Types of Wounds?

Wounds range from minor cuts and abrasions to serious deep injuries and life threatening traumatic wounds. Many acute wounds can be treated using a first aid kit, while others require urgent medical attention.

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Jason Hitch

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How to Use a Defibrillator In An Emergency - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Mar 21, 2022
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How to Use a Defibrillator In An Emergency

Knowing how to use a defibrillator could save someone's life. While less than 1 in 10 people survive a cardiac arrest outside of hospital, defibrillation within the first few minutes of cardiac arrest can increase their chances of survival to 70%.

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Jason Hitch

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Our Guide to Australian Insect Bites – How to Identify and Treat Them - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Mar 14, 2022
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Our Guide to Australian Insect Bites – How to Identify and Treat Them

Australia is notorious for its many stinging insects and poisonous animals. While the majority of insect bites in Australia cause a mild reaction that clears up in a few days, some insect bites and stings can be deadly.

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Ebony Taylor

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How to Best Treat Sunburn in Australia - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Feb 21, 2022
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How to Best Treat Sunburn in Australia

Everyone is at risk of sunburn, even on cold and cloudy days. Knowing how to prevent skin damage from UV radiation is crucial since sunburn is responsible for 95% of melanomas, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

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Jason Hitch

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Infection vs Inflammation - What's The Difference? - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Feb 14, 2022
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Infection vs Inflammation - What's The Difference?

Infection and inflammation can occur together in your body, but they aren't the same process. In fact, they can have different effects on your body tissues, different causes and different treatments.

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Jason Hitch

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How to Store Your EpiPen this Summer - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Jan 28, 2022
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How to Store Your EpiPen this Summer

An EpiPen is a type of epinephrine injection device administered in the upper mid thigh when someone is experiencing a severe allergic reaction. Having an EpiPen in an accessible location and in good working condition can save someone's life.

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Jason Hitch

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What Should be Included in a Camping First Aid Kit? - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Jan 24, 2022
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What Should be Included in a Camping First Aid Kit?

Whether you're camping with your family, with a school group or on your own, it's important to have the right first aid supplies with you to deal with any emergencies that arise.

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Jason Hitch

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What are the Assessment Principles of First Aid? - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Dec 20, 2021
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What are the Assessment Principles of First Aid?

When someone is sick or injured, first aid provides them with immediate, potentially lifesaving care until full medical help is available.

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Jason Hitch

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The Key Differences Between Cleaning and Sanitising - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Dec 13, 2021
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The Key Differences Between Cleaning and Sanitising

Proper cleaning and sanitising of surfaces is essential for preventing the spread of infectious disease and protecting the health of the community.

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Jason Hitch

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How to Use an Eye Wash Station - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Nov 23, 2021
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How to Use an Eye Wash Station

Since the first 10-15 seconds after eye contamination are critical, eye wash stations should be located within 10 seconds reach of high-risk areas on a job site.

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Jason Hitch

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Diagnosing and Treating Burns - Practical First Aid For Burns - Featured blog post image for LFA First Response
Nov 15, 2021
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Diagnosing and Treating Burns - Practical First Aid For Burns

Thermal burn injuries cause around 5,900 hospitalisations and 100 deaths every year in Australia. Understanding how to provide first aid for burns can help improve outcomes, reduce the risk of infection and may even save a life.

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Jason Hitch

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