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Play it Safe
First Aid
7 minutes
Poisoning
Description
This course teaches you how to identify the signs of poisoning and take the right steps in an emergency. You will learn how to assess the situation, alert emergency services, and provide first aid safely. By the end, you will be equipped to act quickly and correctly when a poisoning incident occurs.
After this course you can
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of poisoning in a victim
- Assess whether the situation is safe before taking action
- Apply the correct first aid steps in a poisoning emergency
- Identify when and how to contact emergency services
- Describe what information to provide to emergency responders
- Explain the importance of not administering food or drink to a poisoning victim
Who is it for?
This training is intended for all employees who may encounter a poisoning emergency in their workplace.