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First Aid training provides vital skills

Posted: May 16th, 2012 by Craig

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First aid training can equip people with much more than knowing how to put someone in the recovery position and administer CPR; a first aid at work course covers first aid priorities, managing incidents, basic life support, examination of a casualty, unconsciousness, control of bleeding, fractures, burns and scalds, common illnesses, heart attacks, eye injuries, dressings, recording and reporting, regulations and first aid kits. All of this information can prove invaluable in the event of an accident or illness, as… Read more »

Dustin Hoffman helps jogger struck by heart-attack

Posted: May 12th, 2012 by Eloise

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Dustin Hoffman was taking a stroll one morning in Hyde Park when he saw a jogger suddenly collapse, falling forwards onto his face and frothing at the mouth. The emergency services were called and Hoffman waited with the stricken man until they arrived and were able to use a defibrillator. Emergency services say that Hoffman’s eyewitness information was valuable and helped them during the resuscitation, which took fifteen minutes. The story made me wonder how many of us would know… Read more »

Flintoff comes to rescue of unconscious cyclist

Posted: May 4th, 2012 by Eloise

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Freddie Flintoff is currently on a charity bike ride that started at the site of the Olympics in ancient Greece and will finish at the Olympic Stadium in London. Unfortunately, the start of the bike ride was overshadowed by illness when fellow cyclist and Nintendo UK boss David Yarnton lost consciousness and fell from his bike. Thankfully for David, Flintoff had received first aid training and knew exactly how to react. He administered emergency first aid and moved Mr Yarnton… Read more »

Supermarket unable to locate first-aider when customer collapsed

Posted: April 27th, 2012 by Craig

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A customer has complained about the reactivity of a Tesco supermarket in Widnes after collapsing there while shopping. The forty year old Triathlon competitor suffered from a loss of vision after standing up, and fell to the floor. Although a supermarket assistant put out a call for assistance, the customer claims he had to wait for up to five minutes before anyone arrived to help. He also claims that when help did arrive, it was not in the form of… Read more »

First Aid Apps

Posted: April 26th, 2012 by Dermot

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The smart phone has become an indispensable tool for many people in recent times and the ever-increasing range of applications now includes a number of first aid apps. Some have been created by organisations such as St. Johns Ambulance and The Red Cross, and they can offer valuable information in a handy format. Such apps can provide advice for those faced with an emergency, and could make all the difference in the case of sudden illness or accident. According to… Read more »

Plan your summer first aid cover now

Posted: April 23rd, 2012 by Craig

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This year is an exceptional one for the U.K. Not only will we be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June, but then Olympic fever will engulf us just a month later. This could mean that businesses will experience high demand for holiday leave during these periods. If this is the case, it is important to ensure that your business will have adequate first aid cover during these periods. Accidents and illness can occur at any time, and first aiders… Read more »

How first aid training saved a toddler’s life

Posted: April 21st, 2012 by Dermot

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A toddler from Middlesbrough had a stroke of luck that saved her life after having a seizure at her home. Her grandmother had carried the unconscious girl into the street outside the house in a desperate attempt to get help. Luckily, she was seen by a bin man who was on his rounds. Even luckier, the thirty four year old man had recently completed a first aid training course. He reacted quickly and decisively, administering the kiss of life before… Read more »

What should you keep in your first aid box?

Posted: April 9th, 2012 by Dermot

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In every place of work, the employer has a responsibility to ensure that there are adequate first aid facilities in the event of an accident or illness. Even a low-risk business needing only basic provisions should at least keep a well-stocked first aid kit. But what exactly should you put in your first aid kit? The Health and Safety Executive does not provide a list of mandatory contents, leaving the decision up to the employer. This means that the employer… Read more »

How will the Olympics affect your business?

Posted: April 5th, 2012 by Dermot

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This year is set to be a busy one for the UK, with the Queen’s Jubilee beginning in April, followed by the London Olympics in July. With events being planned across the UK, many businesses will be hoping to profit from the busy summer. It is important for businesses to consider the potential risks created by such a busy time, as well the (hopefully) increased revenues. • Businesses serving food to the public may be taking on additional members of… Read more »

How many first-aiders does my business need?

Posted: March 10th, 2012 by Dermot

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The Health and Safety Executive does not impose a particular number of appointed persons or first-aiders at work. The responsibility lies with the employers to determine the correct number and ensure that there is adequate provision. In order to assess the needs of your business, you will need to take into account your type of activity as well as the number of employees that you have on site. Look at any illnesses or accidents that have occurred in the past… Read more »

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