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How to Handle Bleeding Outdoors – A Summer First Aid Essential


The image depicts a workplace incident where a man, wearing a hi-vis vest and jeans, lies unconscious on the floor next to a dropped white hard hat and a warehouse pallet rack. A woman in a yellow hard hat is kneeling beside him, using a walkie-talkie and checking his pulse, suggesting a response to a workplace injury or medical emergency. This scene illustrates the critical moments following an accident at work and the importance of immediate first aid response.

As the warmer weather arrives, many of us head outside to enjoy camping trips, hikes, festivals, and other summer adventures. But when you’re out in the countryside or miles from the nearest first aider, even a small accident can feel overwhelming.


One of the most common outdoor injuries? Bleeding wounds.


Why Every Outdoor Adventurer Should Know How to Control Bleeding

Cuts, grazes, or even more serious wounds can happen in an instant—trips on rocky ground, falls onto sharp objects, or accidents with tools and equipment.

Knowing how to control bleeding can:


  1. Prevent shock

  2. Reduce blood loss

  3. Buy vital time until help arrives


Whether you’re camping with family, leading a group, or enjoying a solo adventure - you could be the first person on the scene.



First Aid for Bleeding – What To Do

  1. Stay Calm and Reassure the Person

    Your calm response can stop panic and help you both think clearly.

  2. Apply Pressure

  3. Check that there is nothing embedded and then grab a clean cloth, bandage, or item of clothing.

  4. Apply firm pressure directly to the wound to stop or slow the bleeding.

  5. If possible, raise the injured area above heart level.

  6. This helps reduce blood flow to the area.

  7. Dress the Wound

  8. If you have a first aid kit, cover the wound with a sterile dressing or bandage.

  9. If not, continue applying pressure with whatever clean material you have.

  10. Seek Medical Help

  11. Call 999 if the bleeding is severe, doesn’t stop with pressure, or if you’re concerned.

  12. If you’re in a remote location with no phone signal, send someone for help while you continue to apply pressure.



Key Things to Avoid

  1. Do not remove objects stuck in the wound - this can make bleeding worse.

  2. Do not apply tourniquets unless you’ve been specifically trained to do so.



What To Pack for Outdoor First Aid

  1. Sterile dressings or gauze

  2. Bandages or adhesive tape

  3. Disposable gloves

  4. Antiseptic wipes

  5. Scissors

  6. Emergency foil blanket

  7. A charged phone or emergency communication device



Get Summer Ready with Practical First Aid Training

At FAB Training, we deliver hands-on, practical first aid courses across the UK—perfect for outdoor groups, workplaces, and communities who spend time off-grid.

Our courses cover:

  1. Bleeding control

  2. CPR

  3. Shock management

  4. Burns, sprains, and more

Because knowing what to do could save a life when help is far away.


Book your outdoor or workplace first aid training with us today

FAB Training – Saving Lives Together


Danny Phillips


Founder & Director



 
 
 

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