How To Do First Aid at Home As most of us are currently stuck at home due to “lockdown”, it’s well worth learning some basic first aid should an accident occur. Firstly, do not put yourself in danger; always…
The Health and Safety Executive have announced that they will be offering a three-month extension to the validity of the following qualifications if the learner or Trainer/Assessor is unable to requalify because of the coronavirus: First Aid at Work Emergency…
First Aid Quiz: Can you answer these questions? Over the past several months, we’ve been sharing lots of information relating to First Aid in our blogs. So, this month, we’ve decided to test your knowledge with a First Aid quiz!…
Anaphylaxis: Signs, Causes, And Treatment Anaphylaxis is a severe and extreme allergic reaction to either food, medicine, venom or as in some cases, the causes are unknown. Recently, there have been a few high-profile cases where people have lost…
Keep Safe From Slips, Trips, and Falls in Winter Whether it’s due to ice, snow or wet conditions, slips, trips and falls are the most common types of accident during winter. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 31%…
The Dangers of Drinking Too Much Alcohol As the festive season is now well underway, many of us will be enjoying a tipple or two at a Christmas party. When people get together and start drinking alcohol, it can be…
November is bonfire season, so if you are planning to hold an event to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night, then it’s important to always consider fire safety. Should a bonfire suddenly become out of control, would you know what to do?…
During hot spells people always say it is too hot to work, unfortunately, there is no law for a maximum working temperature or when it’s too hot to work. In offices or similar environments, the temperature in workplaces must be…
Silent Solution System- Type 55 There may be a time when a 999 call needs to be made, but talking will put you or someone else in danger. Knowing this simple tip could save your life Imagine you are suffering…
Why Should You Learn First Aid? First Aid is not just a requirement for use at work it is a skill for life. We all have family or friends who may need our help either with a minor cut or…