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Wincanton backs Driver First Assist initiative

on Oct 24, 17 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Wincanton backs Driver First Assist initiative

Wincanton, the largest British logistics company, has today announced its backing for Driver First Assist, a not for profit organisation comprising drivers who have been trained to manage the scene at a road traffic collision as a first responder. This initiative will see Wincanton train its drivers to deliver lifesaving first aid at the scene of a road traffic collision, equipping them with the skills to respond effectively in the crucial moments immediately following a crash, before emergency services have arrived on the scene

How HGV drivers can help save the lives of traffic accident victims

on Aug 14, 16 • in UK • with Comments Off on How HGV drivers can help save the lives of traffic accident victims

Every day, victims of road traffic accidents die needlessly because individuals immediately at the scene don’t know the basics of first aid

Driver First Assist joins forces with the Institute of Advanced Motorists

on May 27, 14 • in UK • with Comments Off on Driver First Assist joins forces with the Institute of Advanced Motorists

Driver First Assist (DFA) has joined forces with the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) to promote the benefits of early incident response. A person can die from a blocked airway within four minutes, but in the UK the ambulance target response time is twice that.

Driver First Assist launches at CV Show

on Mar 11, 13 • in UK • with Comments Off on Driver First Assist launches at CV Show

An innovative scheme, which could both boost the image of the road transport industry and contribute significantly to the survival prospects of victims of road traffic accidents is being launched at the CV Show