Datas and Publications

First aid training and pandemic flu

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:21:34 GMT

These rules are in addition to the regular hygiene rules already put into practice in the first aid course, and they aim to limit the risk of contamination in the pre-pandemic flu stage.

In the pandemic flu stage, the training centres must follow the measures set out by the State health services in regards to public spaces.

First aid for a safer future: focus on Europe

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:55:47 GMT

This report is released on the occasion of WFAD 2009. Although it focuses on first aid activities in Europe, many of its recommendations also apply to the rest of the world.

As well as advocating first aid's basic gestures for saving lives, the IFRC strongly believes that first aid should not only be accessible to all - including the most vulnerable but also be an integral part of a wider developmental approach This approach focuses on prevention in order to build safer and more resilient communities.

Knowledge ot fhe first aid kit contents among motor vehicles drives

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:21:34 GMT

By the number of the deceased in traffic accidents, Slovenia belongs to the less safe countries of the European Union. In case of a traffic accident with injured people, first aid can prevent worsening of the condition, handicap or death of the affected persons. In order to provide immediate first aid, a first aid kit is a necessary and compulsory safety item in all motor vehicles. The purpose of the research was to determine whether motor vehicles are equipped with the necessary (old or new) first aid kit and whether motor vehicle drivers are familiar with the contents of the first aid kit and maintain it properly.

European Seminar: First aid with vulnerable people

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:00:39 GMT

On 11th and 12th March 2009 the BRCS hosted a seminar for staff and volunteers from the BRCS (including representatives from all 4 territories), 11 other national societies and the IFRC on the development of our work with vulnerable groups. This seminar marked the end of the need for a ‘taskforce’ on this subject following 3 years of development, trialling resources and building understanding of this work. It provided an opportunity to showcase projects, discuss growth of this area and build on the knowledge base that supports this work.

The overall aim of the seminar was to inspire national societies and BRCS Areas to develop their work with vulnerable groups using first aid, and to incorporate it in their workplans and strategies. The goal for this work is a transformational shift towards more and better delivery of first aid education to those most in need of it, and those least likely to learn through other means

This practical guide on road safety was jointly produced by the secretariat of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP). It is intended as a summary of road safety problems and solutions worldwide

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:55:14 GMT

Practical guide on road safety

Heat wave effects prevention

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:23:45 GMT

"Protegete del calor" is a campaign about the prevention of heat wave effects.It has been promoted in whole Spain through fliers and panels. It is especially directed to elderly people and it contains advice and a 24h phone number for further information and emergency situations

This summer, take care.

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:03:13 GMT

"Este verano quiérete mucho" is an information campaign about the prevention of the most common summer accidents. It is promoted in whole Spain during the summer through posters and flyers. These are written also in English, French and German to reach foreigner tourists.The campaign requires the cooperation of local Red Cross offices. People generally describe this campaign as interesting and very useful

On the road, take care.

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:54:06 GMT

"En la carretera quiérete mucho" is an information campaign about the prevention of road accidents. It is promoted in whole Spain through flyers. It contains advices about how to prevent road accidents and what to do when an accident happens.It contains also informaton on SRC First Aid courses. The campaign requires the cooperation of local Red Cross offices. People usually describe this campaign as very useful and interesting

This report analyses the burden of road trafic injuries and the urgent need for governments to sustain action to prevent road traffic injury.

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:39:10 GMT

World Report on Road Traffic Injury Prevention

You've only got one life... so take care!

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:26:45 GMT

The survey "Tu n'as qu'une seule vie Prends en soin" was conducted by the European Red Cross from june to september 2005. Children were askded about their behaviour, attitudes and perceptions towards road safety. Road safety issues are highlighted in the following report which is the result of &an informal, three-month-long survey of 13,3000 children in European countries.