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The FACT Adelaide Blog provides practical information about first aid, CPR, workplace safety and nationally recognised training. Our articles are written to help workers, employers and community members understand important safety topics and prepare for training.
We share course information, workplace examples and straightforward guidance based on real training experience. Articles are intended to make safety information easier to understand while helping readers identify the training that suits their workplace or career requirements.
First Aid and CPR Information
Read practical information about responding to emergencies, managing injuries and maintaining workplace first aid knowledge. If you require formal training, explore our Provide First Aid course, CPR training in Adelaide or Childcare First Aid course.
Workplace Safety and Construction Training
The Blog also covers workplace hazards, safety responsibilities and practical training for construction and industrial environments. Our course options include White Card training and Working Safely at Heights.
Readers seeking official Australian workplace safety information can also visit Safe Work Australia. Current Australian resuscitation guidance is available from the Australian Resuscitation Council.
Training Updates and Real Experiences
FACT Adelaide has more than 25 years of training and instructional experience. Blog articles include course updates, group-training activities and lessons from workplace and community training sessions.
Browse the latest articles below. For course dates, eligibility questions or workplace group bookings, visit our Contact FACT Adelaide page or call (08) 7226 5936.
Working at Heights: Why a Harness Is Only Part of the Plan
A harness is one part of working safely at height. Learn why task planning, suitable [...]
Read MoreFrom High Risk Work to Dive Instructor Development: Why the Way We Teach Matters
Allan’s upcoming instructor-development work in WA explores clear explanations, practical demonstrations and feedback that also [...]
Read MoreWhat to Bring to Your White Card Course in Adelaide
Preparing for your White Card course in Adelaide? Check what ID and USI to bring, [...]
Read MoreSetting Out a Scaffold: Why the First Bay and Ground Setup Matter
How experienced scaffolders read a site, prepare the ground, lay out gear, square the first [...]
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A Day in the Life of a Basic Scaffolder
A basic scaffolder does much more than join tubes and place platforms. The job is [...]
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Know Your Scaffold: Can You Identify the System and the Parts?
Can you identify the scaffold system in front of you and name the main components? [...]
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A Day in the Life of a Scaffold Ground Labourer
Before you ever climb a scaffold with a spanner on your belt, there is a [...]
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Practical Scaffolding Tips and 16 Questions to Test Your Knowledge
Practical pointers from Allan’s scaffolding experience, covering standards, transoms, bay measurements and a 16-question quiz [...]
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Oxygen Cylinder Safety: 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Medical oxygen can be invaluable during an emergency, but poor handling can introduce serious fire, [...]
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