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WorkSafe NZ – Friend or Foe

  Let’s face it… we all love to hate a bureaucratic department. They bring with them the expectation of more red tape and a feeling that it is just something else to take you away from trying to conduct your core business activities. But is that really the case for WorkSafe NZ? In my opinion, the answer is no, and this article explains why. Setting the scene New Zealand, as a nation, has an appalling track record of sending its workers home alive and uninjured at the end of each working day. As at 2015:“On average, 73 people per year die on the job, 1 in 10 is harmed and 600-900 die from work-related diseases—all coming at a cost of $3.5 billion per year. And that’s doesn’t count the social and psychological costs on the friends, family, loved ones and co-workers of those people hurt on the job” (nor does it count injuries and deaths resulting from work place road accidents, the maritime industry or the aviation industry). Source: WorkSafe NZ 2015Almost without exception, all work plac
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How to get a splinter out

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  Whether you are into the great outdoors, have inquisitive children or you like to make things, chances are you’ve experienced a splinter in your finger, foot, or hand at least once in your lifetime. If you are anything at all like me, there’s been times when you weren’t even sure how you managed to get a splinter in the first place. As splinters are generally a bit painful, and if left untreated, can become infected, we want to remove them as soon as we become aware that we have one. There are a few techniques we can use to ensure the splinter comes out simply and cleanly. Hygiene Preparation for Splinter Removal Regardless of the method you use to remove the splinter, you’ll first want to: Clean the affected area and your hands, preferably with soap and water, but if you aren’t close to a handbasin, antiseptic wipes are a good alternative. Gently pat the area dry with a clean towel Inspect the splinter so you can better understand what the best way to remove it will be Removing a sp
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Product Spotlight – Saline Solution

  Saline Solution, otherwise known as physiological saline, isotonic saline or simply saline is a mix of water and salt (sodium chloride). It can be used to clean and flush out cuts, grazes, and eyes in first aid scenarios. Saline is generally preferred over soaps and other cleansers because it is free from chemicals and other additives that could otherwise burn or irritate the contaminated and/or wounded area. We offer a variety of sizes in our saline solution range: 15ml  and  30ml  saline bottles are perfect for vehicle kits and other first aid kits where the risk of serious wound or eye injury is low and space in your first aid container is limited. We can also provide these sizes in boxes of  32 x 30ml  and  50 x 15ml  if you are needing bulk quantities 100  –  500ml  bottles are useful for environments where dust and flying debris are present as they generally come with an eye applicator that allows the user to flush out the affected area. The higher the risk of dust, debris or c
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Product Spotlight – Splint

  A  splint  is a critical piece of equipment in your first aid kit if you are doing any activities that could result in a sprained, strained or fractured arm, leg, wrist or ankle. So, if you are likely to be walking across rough terrain, playing sports, riding bikes or horses, wrestling with friends, jumping off swings or even driving a car, we think you should at least consider including a  splint  in your first aid kit. What does a  splint  do? A  splint  helps to immobilise a suspected broken bone to prevent the break from becoming any worse when the patient eventually needs to be moved. In effect,  splints  act as a temporary cast until medical assistance can be given. Unlike many supplies in first aid kits,  splints  don’t need to be sterile and therefore do not have an expiry date. So, once it is in your kit, it should be there to stay (unless of course it gets lost). Our  splints  are lightweight, versatile, reusable, water resistant, and mouldable. They are designed to be shap
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Burn Treatment

  The type of burn treatment you use depends a lot on the type of burn or scald you are treating. Burns can happen in an instant, and you never know if or when it may occur. For this reason we recommend keeping some basic items in your first aid kit that can be used for a variety of burns. It is also really important that first aid is applied as soon as possible to any burns or scalds as this will help to limit the amount of damage that occurs to the skin. No matter what type of burn you are treating, there are a few things you need to do to limit the amount of damage to the skin that are common for all burns. First aid treatment for burns Stop the burning process as soon as possible. This may mean removing the person from the area (e.g. get out of the sun for sunburn), smothering flames with a  blanket  or rolling on the ground to smother the flames, or possibly even dousing the flames with water. If you are the first aider, remember to be careful not put yourself at risk of getting b
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Wholesale First Aid Kits

  Wholesale first aid kits is another option we provide to our customers throughout New Zealand. If you are a community group, larger organisation, or you are simply looking for a regular large supply of first aid equipment, talk to us so we can provide you with a personalised solution. Wholesale Hospital Grade First Aid Supplies All the products supplied in our wholesale first aid kits are hospital grade so you know you are getting the best quality first aid supplies. We are also able to offer quick turn arounds for standard wholesale first aid kits, or if you prefer we are able to create custom first aid kits to cater to your specific needs.  Wholesale Major incident first aid kits and supplies We offer our wholesale first aid kits for one off bulk purchases as well as ongoing regular supplies (subject to minimum purchase requirements). As well as wholesale first aid kits, we are also able to offer wholesale Major Incident/Critical Incident/Emergency/Civil defence first aid kits and
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First Aid Kit for the Workplace

  For most working people, their workplace is quite dangerous, especially for industry workers who work in industries that deal with vast and complicated machinery and equipment. Even if you do not work in any such industry that requires intensive work, you might face injuries such as paper cuts and strains. Therefore, every workplace needs a first aid kit   to deal with emergencies. Why Does a Workplace Need a First Aid Kit? Minor or major accidents happen now and then, whether at the office or home. Therefore, one should always keep a first aid kit handy to deal with such issues. Depending on the type of work taken up by your firm or industry, you need to prepare an all-inclusive  workplace first aid kit   that can deal with all emergencies and problems that a layperson can handle. For example, any regular employee can fall and get a cut or a bruise due to clutter in your office. Or, due to broken wires, any employee can get in contact with basic electricity. Apart from that, cuts ca
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