Survival First Aid Kit: Is Your School Prepared for a Snake Emergency?
When was the last time you reviewed your snake safety protocols? For many educational workplaces, the answer is “never.” Yet with seven of the world’s 10 most venomous snakes calling Australia home, and urban development pushing further into snake habitats, being prepared isn’t optional – it’s essential.
Snake Bite Treatment – When Seconds Count
Responding to a snake bite must be instant and accurate.
– Ensure the snake has left. Assume it is venomous.
– Call 000.
– Sit the victim against something (wall, tree etc.) or lay them down.
– Make sure all jewellery on the limb has been removed.
– Use a SMART Bandage to bandage the limb.
Begin at the extremities and bandage upwards creating a square. If the victim has a low muscle mass (including young children), the bandage should be slightly under a square.
– Mark the bite site and write the time.
– Attach a splint to the limb with a crepe bandage.
– Monitor and reassure the victim.
– Bring transport to the victim. Do not allow them to move.
These life-saving instructions are available at your fingertips through Survival’s free iFirstAid app (As well as a wide range of other first aid topics). This comprehensive app provides step-by-step instructions along with visuals.
The Essential Snake Bite Kit: Your First Line of Defence
Survival’s Snake Bite KIT provides you with all the necessary emergency response tools to treat a snake bite. Each kit includes:
– 2 x SMART Bandages (pressure immobilisation bandages)
– 1 x Splint
– 1 x Crepe bandage
– 1 x Marker
– 1 x Instruction card
– 1 x Pair of gloves
– 3 x Gauze swabs
– 1 x Emergency blanket
Having specialised kits strategically placed throughout your workplace ensures that proper treatment can begin immediately – critical when every minute matters.
Don’t Forget Excursions
Snake encounters can happen anywhere. Survival’s compact Snake Bite Kit is designed to be portable and durable, making it ideal for:
– Educational excursions
– Outdoor training sessions
– Remote site visits
– Team building activities
Never leave your workplace without a Snake Bite KIT. The portable design means there’s no excuse not to be prepared.
Building a Safety Framework
Creating a complete snake safety framework requires a systematic approach:
Staff Training: While snake bite first aid training isn’t mandatory for all educators, providing access to snake awareness and first aid training helps staff respond confidently during encounters.
Emergency Equipment: A clearly signed, centrally located Survival Snake Bite KIT and reliable communication system is critical.
Digital Resources: Ensure all staff install Survival’s free iFirstAid app for instant access to emergency protocols.
Environment Management: Implement preventive measures including regular grass cutting, removal of wood piles and debris, sealing gaps under buildings, and managing rodent populations that attract snakes.
Emergency Protocol: Establish clear procedures covering immediate first aid response, communication chains, evacuation plans and local snake handler contacts.
Taking Action Today
The time to act is before an incident occurs, not after. Start by ordering Survival Snake Bite KITs for your workplace and excursions, downloading the free iFirstAid app, and reviewing your emergency protocols.
Remember, effective snake safety measures can make a huge difference; quite literally between life and death. For assistance with snake bite kit supplies and recommendations tailored to your specific needs, contact our team.
0414 816 496
