Farm First Aid

First Aid Can Save Lives on the Farm

First Aid Treatment It is critical for all farmers, employees and family members to be trained in first aid and emergency scene management. This is particularly important in rural areas where there tends to be a longer wait for professional medical help to arrive.

First aid is defined as the emergency help given to an injured person using readily available materials. Emergency scene management is the sequence of actions that should be followed at the scene of an emergency to ensure that safe and appropriate first aid is given.

First Aid on the Farm

Farming is one of the countries hazardous occupations. Dealing with heavy machinery, unpredictable animals, dangerous chemicals and routine farm activities increase the potential for injury. It makes safety sense for the whole family to learn first aid. This introductory first aid and safety course is geared to individuals and families who live a farming life. The course identifies hazards unique to the farm and teaches appropriate responses through scenario-based training.

Recognizes hazards unique to the farm.
Provides scenario based practice in a relaxed and informal setting.

In First Aid on the Farm course you will learn about

Farm Hazards
Emergency Scene Management
Shock
CPR
Unconsciousness
Choking
Wounds and Bleeding
Head and Spinal Injuries
Burns and Poisoning
Eye Injuries
Heart Attack and Stroke
First Aid Kits

People attending the course will receive a certificate of competence in First Aid and an Irish Heart Foundation Adult and child CPR Certification.

Remember

Farming is a dangerous occupation. To deal with dangers posed by farming, farm workers and farm families must be prepared to handle medical emergencies. Farm-related injuries vary according to season and type of operation; the three most common causes are livestock, machinery, and slips or falls.