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Cardiac arrest, CPR and defibrillatorFirst aid · 8 minIn cardiac arrest every second counts. The article explains how you recognize cardiac arrest alert 1–1-2 perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use a defibrillator (AED) as part of the survival chain.Main points of first aid and necessary overviewFirst aid · 7 minGood first aid follows a fixed structure so you maintain an overview in a pressured situation. The article covers the four main points, how you create safety at an accident site and give clear alert.Basic fire fighting and prevention.Fire · 7 minA small fire can often be extinguished if you act quickly and use the right method. The article explains the fire triangle, fire classes, choice of extinguishing agent and the most important precautions when evacuating.Bleeding, wounds and burnsFirst aid · 8 minSevere bleeding and burns are among the injuries you encounter most often. The article explains how to stop bleeding, treat wounds and give correct first aid for burns — without making the injury worse.Shock, consciousness and monitoring of the injuredFirst aid · 7 minAfter a serious injury, the body can go into shock, where the circulation fails. The article explains what shock is, how to recognise the signs, and how to protect and monitor an injured person until help arrives.Evacuation, alarm, and organization in case of fireFire · 7 minWhen a fire can't be put out it's about getting everyone to safety in an organized manner. The article covers alerting escape routes assembly point dangers of smoke and the role as fire watch or evacuation officer.Foreign body in airways — choking in adults and childrenFirst aid · 8 minA piece of food or an object in the airway can choke a person in minutes. The article explains how to distinguish between a partial and complete blockage and how to act with back slaps and abdominal thrusts in adults and children. Always follow the technique and sequence you learn on an approved course.Acute illness — seizures, low blood sugar and strokeFirst aid · 9 minFirst aid is not just about accidents. Sudden illnesses such as seizures, low blood sugar, and stroke each require their own response — and in some cases time is as critical as in a heart attack. The article helps you recognize the signs and act calmly until help arrives.Fire prevention and fire protection in buildingsFire · 9 minThe best fire is the one that never starts — or is detected early enough for everyone to get out. The article deals with active and passive fire protection: smoke alarms and fire extinguishing materials, clear escape routes and fire compartments as well as building materials' European fire classes (EN 13501-1). You learn the principles behind building and using a building safely against fire.History of first aid — from battlefield to defibrillator on the wallHistory · 10 minFirst aid as we know it — an ordinary person acting in the first minutes — is a relatively new idea. The article follows the development from the chaos of battlefields, through Henri Dunant and the Red Cross, Esmarck's military first aid and the samaritan movement, to the post-war breakthrough with CPR and today's defibrillators on the wall. You get the understanding behind the techniques you learn today.History of fire fighting — from bucket chain to fire classes and smoke alarmHistory · 10 minFire has shaped cities and legislation throughout history. The article traces the development from the great city fires and bucket chains through Copenhagen fires and organized fire brigades to the invention of the hand-held fire extinguisher, modern fire classes and the smoke alarm that wakes before it's too late. You get the historical background for why we today think as much about prevention as about extinguishing.Fractures, sprains and injuries to the musculoskeletal systemFirst aid · 8 minFalls, twisting and blows often cause injuries to bones, joints and ligaments, and it can be difficult to determine whether it is a fracture or 'just' a sprain. The article covers the signs, the RICE principle, how to immobilize an injury properly, and when suspected spinal or neck injury means you should not move the person at all.Workplace first aid preparedness — legal requirements and organizationSafety · 8 minMany think there is a fixed formula for how many first aiders a workplace needs. There is not — the Work Environment Authority's rules are based on a concrete risk assessment. The article explains what the law actually requires what the first aid kit should contain and how the emergency plan ties it all together.Structure of first aid education — from basic education to functional educationCareer · 7 minThe Danish first aid system is built up of basic training, optional training, and functional training, which are targeted at different trades and industries. The article explains how they relate to each other, why your certificate has an expiration date, and how to find the course that fits your trade.CPR and first aid for children and infantsFirst aid · 8 minCardiac arrest in children usually occurs for a different reason than in adults, and it affects how you should act. The article explains the differences in the approach to cardiopulmonary resuscitation in children and infants — but emphasizes at the same time that the specific technique must be learned and practiced practically on a course in pediatric first aid.Electrical accidents and drowning accidents — when the body loses power or heat.First aid · 8 minElectrical accidents and drowning accidents are two of those situations where your own safety and a calm, correct approach are crucial. The article covers how to help without coming to harm in an electrical accident and why cooling the body can make resuscitation succeed even after a very long time.Fire extinguishing equipment — types, selection and statutory inspectionFire · 8 minA fire extinguisher is only worth something if it suits the fire — and if it actually works when it is needed. The article examines the different types of extinguishing agent, when they are used, and the mandatory inspections and pressure tests that ensure the equipment works in an acute situation.Young people under 18 at the workplaceSafety · 8 minIf you are under 18, special rules apply to your work. The article covers the requirement for supervision and help, the assessment of machines, the exemptions for vocational students and the rules on working hours, breaks and rest.Exposure limits: how to read the numberSafety · 7 minAn occupational exposure limit is the highest concentration of a substance in the air that you may breathe in at work. The article explains the three kinds of limits, the letters next to the number, how several substances are added together, and gives examples from the trades.Psychological first aid after an accidentFirst aid · 6 minPsychological first aid is the care and support that colleagues and designated persons give right after a traumatic event. The article explains what it is and is not, what the law requires, and what the company's plan must contain.Psychosocial working environment: the four risk areasSafety · 6 minThe 2026 executive order on the psychosocial working environment points to four risk areas and has special rules on violence. The article explains the areas, what an offensive act is, and what applies to working alone.ID cards on large construction sitesSafety · 5 minUnder Act no. 804 of 24 September 2026, everyone working on construction sites with a construction sum over DKK 100 million must wear an ID card and register their time on site. The article explains what the card must show, who is responsible, and when the law applies.