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First-Aid Training
We have just finished another Banchory Beast Race where we were providing medical and first aid cover for the event.
We had 9 team members who were located at different points in the course and a tent based at the start/finish line.
We had the Polaris ATV for some areas with challenging access, along with our Volkswagen 4motion transporter for evacuation.
A great couple of days on our 2 day Outdoor First Aid course. All the participants were keen to get involved and all enjoyed learning through our practical based scenarios.
Great wild conditions to highlight how important emergency shelters and blizzard blankets are in the mountains regardless of what injuries you are treating!
We have been providing Emergency First aid training and consultancy on Emergency Procedures for various Renewable Energy site over the last couple years. With so many wind farms being constructed and run in remote locations it would take emergency services an extended period to reach these sites. It’s therefore important that these sites have a way of responding to incidents and provide care to employees until help arrives. We were grateful to be able to help Bam and Siemens with Emergency First Aid Training in particular looking at the types of equipment and techniques to treat injured employees in a winter environment in the Scottish Mountains.
Applying a leg vacuum splint
During the two one days sessions we looked at different types of vacuum splints, emergency shelters and stretchers, the practical sessions allowed employees to train and practice treating casualties in the setting where they work.
Simulating a Hypothermic casualty
Here’s what some of the trainees had to say about the sessions:
‘Course structure was ideal starting with basics and leading to outside practicals.’
‘Course content was excellent, particularly useful to try new kit for real.’
‘Relevance of course was ideal coming into winter.’
Treating casualties inside emergency shelters
With the current great weather and high temperature across the country we've put together a great wee info sheet.
We had a great two days on a local estate near Aviemore providing a bespoke outdoor first aid course built around estate workers, and some of the challenges they may face in their day to day work.
Our fully practical/discussion based training is being very well received, allowing students to gain as much hands on experience as possible.
