Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Original poster

Are these remarks inappropriate

131 replies

Lou972 · 15/02/2025 23:56

I attended an adult first aid course. The instructor made these remarks when discussing the defib.

  1. Cut off a womens bra as it might have metal. If you're like me though, I've been told I'm useless at removing womens bras and they tell me 'get away from me'
  2. Find the correct spot for the defib pads (then showed us where to put them) then said 'if a womans breasts are low then move them out the way'
  3. Do not touch the persons bum when putting them into recovery position, this is sexual harassment
  4. Shave a mans chest if it is hairy before using the defib, or it might be needed for a womans chest if you come from where I live

Some of the learners where age 17 as well so not adults

OP posts:
AubernFable · 16/02/2025 00:18

His whole attitude is very outdated and inappropriate imo. Not to sound like a ‘Karan’ or whatever but I’d complain/report depending on who provided the training, it could make some people feel uncomfortable and is generally not acceptable. Especially if theres young people in the class.

Original poster
Lou972 · 16/02/2025 00:05

Yes true about moving the breasts now you have said it

OP posts:
BarneyRonson · 16/02/2025 00:04

Ha ha. So nice when there’s a bit of humour!

CountryMumof4 · 16/02/2025 00:02

The first and fourth comments are clumsy and inappropriate, but I'd likely consider them tongue in cheek comments. I do understand where you're coming from though. The second - well, this is actually not far off the mark - it's quite possible that a woman's breasts would be in the way. The third, you would usually use the person's leg anyway, rather than bum. Given the possibility of being accused of anything though, this is perhaps simply cautionary, albeit clumsily done.

FartfulCodger · 16/02/2025 00:00

1, 3 and 4 inappropriate and unnecessary. 2 true.

Original poster
Lou972 · 15/02/2025 23:57

Btw this wasn't a course for work, it was one I had paid for

OP posts: