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31/10/2026

A Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds is in place for Albury-Wodonga today, with showers building into a storm from late morning. 💨

Gusty days like this aren't just hard on the ute tray. They're the worst day of the year for eye injuries. Dust, grit, twigs and loose debris can hit at 60+ km/h without warning, and the damage is often worse than it looks at first.

A few quick wins before the wind picks up:
✅ Safety glasses or goggles on whenever you're outside: clear ones if you're working in overcast light
✅ Secure the loose stuff on site: sheeting, signage, tarps and empty tins all become projectiles in a gust
✅ Never turn your back to a swinging gate, door or scaffold sheet on a windy day
✅ If something flies into your eye, don't rub it: flush gently with clean water and get it checked

First aid for an eye injury:
🚑 Flushing any chemical splash continuously for at least 15 minutes, with the eye low so runoff can't flow into the other eye
🚑 Never removing an embedded object: pad around it, cover loosely and call Triple Zero (000)
🚑 Covering the injured eye loosely and keeping the casualty still, and always covering both eyes if an object is embedded
🚑 Calling 000 straight away for pain that won't settle, vision loss or anything that went in at speed

If the eye stays gritty, blurry or painful after flushing, that's a trip to the doctor, not a "wait and see".

Hands-on First Aid and CPR training covers eye injuries and much more, and it's actually enjoyable. Jackie Hislop, our Registered Nurse lead trainer, runs sessions at our Wodonga training room or right at your workplace. Whatever suits your crew.

📞 Call/Text Jackie to lock in a refresher before the next round of storm season hits.

Stay safe out there, Border: the wind is no joke today.

Have you ever had a close call with wind-blown debris on the job? Tell us in the comments 👇

30/10/2026

Storm season on the Border ⚡

Saturday's forecast has swung back to showers and possible storms from 11 am, and one of the deadliest things a storm leaves behind is a fallen powerline. Here's what everyone on the Border should know.

If you spot a fallen powerline:
✅ Treat every line as live, even if it's not sparking
✅ Stay at least 8 metres away (about three car lengths)
✅ Never touch the line or anything in contact with it, including fences and water puddles
✅ If lines fall across your car, stay inside and call for help
✅ Report fallen lines to Triple Zero (000)

First aid for electric shock:
✅ Never touch someone who is still in contact with a power source
✅ Call 000 immediately
✅ If they're unresponsive and not breathing normally, start CPR
✅ Electrical burns need proper medical care, even when they look minor

The critical first minutes matter most, and knowing exactly what to do takes confidence. Book a hands-on First Aid or CPR refresher with Jackie, our Registered Nurse lead trainer, at the Wodonga training room or on-site at your workplace.

📞 Call/Text Jackie

Tell us below: what's the worst storm damage you've seen on the Border? 👇

30/10/2026

Storms are back on the board for tomorrow (possible storms from late morning, heavy rain through the day), which means one thing gets dragged out of the shed around here: the generator.

Handy bit of gear, but it sends people to hospital every storm season. A few things worth knowing before you wheel it out:

✔ Run it OUTSIDE only, and well away from doors, windows and vents, even an open garage can fill with carbon monoxide
✔ Never run it in the rain without proper cover, keep it dry without boxing it in
✔ Let it cool before refuelling, and store fuel in an approved container away from living areas
✔ Plug appliances directly into the generator or use a heavy-duty outdoor-rated lead

And the first aid part, because CO has no smell and no colour:

⚠ Headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion: everyone in the building? Get out into fresh air immediately
⚠ Call Triple Zero (000) if anyone is confused, drowsy, chest-pain-y or unconscious
⚠ Don't re-enter until it's been aired out and cleared
⚠ If someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally, start CPR

If Saturday knocks the power out for the Border, you want the crew around you ready for whatever else the day throws up. A hands-on First Aid or CPR refresher with Jackie (our Registered Nurse lead trainer) at the Wodonga training room or on-site at your workplace will sort that.

📞 Call/Text Jackie to book.

So tell us: has a storm ever knocked your power out for days? What got you through? 👇

29/10/2026

As National Safe Work Month comes to a close, Lead Trainer Jackie Hislop, Registered Nurse, has a few practical reminders to carry into the rest of the year:

1️⃣ Know where your first aid kit and AED are, and make sure your team does too.

2️⃣ Restock supplies promptly. An empty or expired kit won’t help when you need it most.

3️⃣ Check everyone’s first aid and CPR certificate expiry dates, then plan refreshers early.

4️⃣ Practise the basics. If someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally, call Triple Zero (000), start CPR with firm compressions in the centre of the chest, and use an AED as soon as it’s available.

5️⃣ Keep incident reporting simple, clear and timely. Good reporting helps prevent the same incident happening again.

6️⃣ Talk about safety regularly, not just during October. Small actions can protect your team for life.

What safety habit or tip are you taking with you into the rest of the year? Share it in the comments 👇

Lock in practical, hands-on workplace or small group First Aid and CPR training before the end of the year. Call or text Jackie on 0450 533 179 or visit https://yatsontraining.com.au/courses/ to secure your booking.

29/10/2026

Foggy starts are back on the Border 🌫️ BoM has fog locked in for tomorrow's early hours around Albury-Wodonga, with a chilly 4–6°C feel before a sunny 24°C afternoon.

Low visibility on the drive in is no small thing. A few quick tips:

✔ Low-beam headlights only: high beams reflect straight back off the fog and make it worse
✔ Slow down and double your following distance
✔ Keep your eyes moving: watch the road edge and line markings, not the car ahead
✔ Never tailgate in fog; if you can't see ahead, you can't react to what appears
✔ If it's thick, delay the trip, no deadline beats a crash

And if the worst happens anyway, knowing what to do in those critical first minutes matters most: check for danger, call Triple Zero (000), keep a shock casualty warm and still, and don't move anyone with a suspected head or neck injury unless they're in further danger.

That confidence doesn't come from a poster. It comes from hands-on practice.

Jackie, our lead trainer (and Registered Nurse), runs First Aid and CPR refreshers that are practical, relaxed and actually enjoyable, at our Wodonga training room or on-site at your workplace.

📞 Call/Text Jackie to book your team's refresher.

Tell us: what's the thickest fog you've ever driven through on the Border? 👇

27/10/2026

Most people would help in an emergency, but would they feel confident enough to act?

St John Ambulance research around Restart a Heart Day found roughly 79% of people say they’d help, while only about 54% feel confident and prepared. Nearly half also mistakenly believe you need formal training to use an AED.

You don’t. An AED talks you through what to do. But practical training can help you feel more prepared to act quickly when every moment counts.

As lead trainer Jackie Hislop RN reminds us, the basics matter: call Triple Zero (000), start CPR with your hands in the centre of the chest, and push hard and fast. Send someone to get an AED and follow its voice prompts.

We help Albury-Wodonga workplaces and small groups build those skills through hands-on, supportive training. Bridge the gap between willing and ready.

Call/Text Jackie on 0450 533 179 or visit yatsontraining.com.au to book.

27/10/2026

Frosty mornings are back on the Border 🥶

Tuesday: partly cloudy, top of 19°C and a chilly start after last night's cool air. Wednesday and Thursday dawns are forecast to dip to 5–7°C before afternoons bounce back to 24°C and above. That snap from cold mornings into warm work is exactly when cold, tight muscles and tendons pull, especially on building sites and farms.

Before you swing the first hammer or lift the first panel:
✔ Take 5–10 minutes to warm up: leg swings, shoulder rolls, gentle lunges. Cold muscles strain, warm ones don't.
✔ Dress in layers you can shed as the sun climbs, so you're never working frozen or overheated.
✔ Keep hydrated even when it's cool. You still sweat under hi-vis and gumboots.

And if a strain or sprain does happen:
✔ Stop work and rest the area. No "walking it off".
✔ Apply a cold pack wrapped in a cloth for 15–20 minutes at a time over the first 48 hours. No heat, no massage early on.
✔ Compress with a bandage and elevate above heart level where practical.
✔ Red flags: can't weight-bear, obvious deformity, severe pain or numbness. Call 000 or get it checked properly.

A hands-on refresher with our lead trainer Jackie, a Registered Nurse, covers sprains, strains and everything in between. Book at our Wodonga training room or we'll come to your site: Call/Text Jackie 📞

What's the coldest start to a shift you've had this spring? Tell us in the comments 👇

26/10/2026

Safety belongs in every workplace and every role. From solo tradies and small family businesses to large corporate teams, everyone deserves the confidence to respond when something goes wrong.

As National Safe Work Month Week 4 wraps up, remember: a handful of confident first aiders can change the whole site.

Jackie Hislop RN’s tip: If an adult is unresponsive and not breathing normally, call 000, send for an AED and begin CPR. Place both hands in the centre of the chest and push hard and fast at 100–120 compressions per minute, allowing the chest to return between compressions.

We make practical, hands-on First Aid training accessible for all business sizes:
✅ On-site training at your workplace
✅ Training at our Wodonga training rooms
✅ Sessions tailored to your risks and your crew
✅ Small groups welcome

Don’t let Safe Work Month end without taking action. Secure your training today by calling or texting Jackie or visit yatsontraining.com.au

26/10/2026

That was some storm yesterday. Hail, damaging winds and heavy rain belted the region, and this morning Albury picked up 5.4 mm with gusts to 32 km/h before 9 am. If your yard or worksite looks like a lumberjack's picnic, a quick heads-up before the cleanup begins.

Storm-cleanup is one of the most injury-prone jobs going. Fresh first aid tips for the classic cleanup injuries:

✔ Heavy bleeding from a chainsaw or axe cut: firm direct pressure on the wound, keep the pressure on, and call 000 if the bleeding won't stop.
✔ Something embedded in the wound? Never pull it out. Pad around it and bandage to hold it still.
✔ Crushed under a branch or pinned? Do not move the person. Keep them still, keep them warm and call 000.
✔ If someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally, start CPR and use an AED if one is close.

And if it all feels like too much, there's no shame in leaving the big limbs to a professional arborist. Branches under tension and saws on slippery ground are a nasty combination.

A day like yesterday is exactly why hands-on first aid training matters. Jackie, our lead trainer and Registered Nurse, runs practical, enjoyable First Aid and CPR courses at the Wodonga training room or on-site at your workplace.

📞 Call/Text Jackie to book your team in.

Tell us in the comments: what's the worst storm damage you've woken up to around here?

25/10/2026

That's not rain hammering the roof this morning, Albury/Wodonga... that's HAIL. ⛈️

BoM has thunderstorms LIKELY from 8 am to 2 pm today, and they may turn severe with heavy rain, large hail and damaging winds. Up to 25 mm could fall in a single hour around midday. If you're on site or on the road, today is a day to take seriously.

Here's your hailstorm safety rundown:

✅ Get under solid shelter early. An awning, shed or hard-topped ute beats standing in the open watching the sky.
✅ Stay away from skylights, glass doors and windows. Hail can shatter glass without warning.
✅ Park vehicles under cover if you can, and keep well clear of fallen powerlines (report them to 000).
✅ After the storm, watch for slippery wet surfaces, hailstones hiding in long grass, and debris underfoot.

And if someone cops a knock from hail or storm debris:

🧊 Head bumps: apply a cold pack wrapped in cloth for 15–20 minutes, keep an eye on them, and if they get drowsy, vomit, or seem confused, call 000.
🩸 Bleeding: firm direct pressure on the wound.
🦴 Suspected fracture from a fall on wet ground: keep them still, support the injury, and don't straighten it.

Storms like this are exactly when the critical first minutes matter most. A hands-on refresher with Jackie (a Registered Nurse, so you're learning from the real deal) means you'll know what to do while you're still waiting for the ambulance.

📞 Call/Text Jackie on 0450 533 179 and book your team's First Aid or CPR refresher now: Call/Text Jackie

We'll come to your workplace, or you can train at our Wodonga room. Whatever suits you, and we'll make it enjoyable, not a dry mandatory exercise.

💬 What's the wildest storm you've copped in the Albury/Wodonga region? Tell us in the comments!

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77 Lawrence Street
Wodonga, VIC
3690

Website

https://yatsontraining.com.au/

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