That little first aid kit.

[Joe Newton]

I think the point is that it stops the helmet collapsing and doing its job properly, its like filling the crumple zone on a car up, the shock goes straight to the soft bits you're trying to protect.

 

 

That said it better

[Andrew Gale]

I agree with Grass Hopper, SP Services are excellent; we buy all our first aid kit from them.

[Al North]

I have seen plenty of climbing, caving and industrial helmets that have been destroyed but the wearer has survived. Its not advisable to put anything in the space above the cradle or you run the risk of having the same object being driven into the top of your skull.

 

We recommend S.P. Services and St John's Supplies to all people on our first aid training courses. Generally really good service with fast delivery.

[Aicchalmers]

What's peoples opinion of celox and the like?

[ArthurBottlesworth]

25% of fatal vehicle accidents are caused by stuff flying about

 

Classic is that nice first aid tin box on parcel shelf --- flying forward and smashing your head off

 

Local guy collecting coins from telephone boxes went same way

 

Little girl killed in ireland by coke can too.......

 

Nothing heavy / hard on parcel shelves please.........

If you have estate/van dog guard good idea

[cpeterosn]

What's peoples opinion of celox and the like?

 

We use celox at work. Than god we only had to use it like 3 or 5 times. But it works quite good actually.

[treequip]

We use celox at work. Than god we only had to use it like 3 or 5 times. But it works quite good actually.

 

You are either using it inaproriately or you need to take a long hard look at why you are having so many severe accidents.

[Marc]

We use celox at work. Than god we only had to use it like 3 or 5 times. But it works quite good actually.

 

3-5 times!!!!! I would look at cell as a once in a life time hope to never need it product.

You also have to be very careful to not get it in your eyes, my understanding is it's really only for the battlefield. A good dressing, pressure possibly a tourniquet is all I'd hope to ever need to administer.

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

25% of fatal vehicle accidents are caused by stuff flying about

 

Classic is that nice first aid tin box on parcel shelf --- flying forward and smashing your head off

 

Local guy collecting coins from telephone boxes went same way

 

Little girl killed in ireland by coke can too.......

 

Nothing heavy / hard on parcel shelves please.........

If you have estate/van dog guard good idea

 

One of the contractors accredited with us lowered all their vehicle mounted fire extinguishers because of a rear-end shunt and it acted like a missile inside the cab. The problem / concern then though is being readily accessible in the event...still.

 

Cheers..

Paul

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

3-5 times!!!!! I would look at cell as a once in a life time hope to never need it product.

You also have to be very careful to not get it in your eyes, my understanding is it's really only for the battlefield. A good dressing, pressure possibly a tourniquet is all I'd hope to ever need to administer.

 

As I understand it 'Celox' (haemostatic granules) are not a product recognised by the NHS. Further if used it can, apparently, complicate healing, and speed of, and hence should only be used in life-threatening situations...so I'm told.

 

In most cases of deep lacerations, where much blood can be lost, direct pressure, elevation and tourniquet use (with special training) is the best option. Further, many businesses are now using the 'Israeli Bandages' because of the increased 'direct' pressure facility AND self-application.

 

However I prefer the 'avoidance strategy' so please take care out there..!

Paul