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Whether you have been in the food industry for years or just getting started with your culinary career, food safety is vitally important. A simple way to understand and remember the fundamentally important aspects of food safety is to use the 4Cs. What are the 4cs of food safety? You can use the 4Cs to prevent the most common food[…]
Evacuating a building in the event of a fire can be tricky and confusing at the best of times. When evacuating people with reduced mobility or mental capacity the evacuation process is even more challenging. This is where a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan comes in. Widely utilised in environments like hospitals and care homes, PEEPs should also be applied in[…]
In every workplace, public place, hospital, care home, school and hopefully a lot of homes, there should be a regularly reviewed Fire Evacuation Plan. This will detail what should happen in the event of a fire. The contents of this plan will be formed after a fire risk assessment and should be regularly reviewed and updated. A major part of[…]
Fire Safety Training For Employees. Fire, since its first discovery has been intrinsic to the human race’s continued survival. However, it is also one of the most destructive natural forces. None of us like to think about worse case scenarios. When it comes to fire, every child is taught very early on, not to touch or play with fire. It[…]
The requirements for food labelling for prepacked food for direct sale (known as PPDS) has changed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. From 1st October 2021, food that is “prepacked for direct sale” now must have labelling that clearly details any allergens it contains. The change is because of Natasha’s Law, legislation laid in Parliament in September 2019 in The[…]
Whether you’re 16 or 60, there are 3 must have qualifications for your CV. When it comes to looking for a job, one thing is for certain; you need to make sure you stand out from the crowd. Be the one that the employer chooses for the job over all others. No matter which industry you are looking to work[…]
We’re in the business of teaching people like you life saving skills. We’re also an environmentally conscious business, constantly striving to reduce, reuse and recycle wherever possible, doing our part to save the planet. We’re immensely proud to announce our brand new partnership with JUST ONE Tree. Our partnership means that every time you book on a course, we donate[…]
Today (19th July 2021) is the so-called Freedom Day in the UK, where Covid-19 safety precautions are no longer legally mandated. Like all businesses, we have had to adapt how we operate since the outbreak of Covid. Today is Freedom Day, the day that the Government have decided that it’s appropriate for the legally mandated Covid restrictions to be removed,[…]
ProTrainings Approved Centre We’ve now been approved by ProTrainings as a training centre! So as well as an additional suite of over 300 online courses (bringing our total to close to 500 online training courses!), it means that we’re also able to offer a range of courses that are bespoke to ProTrainings. I believe that we will be the only[…]
Things are always changing with regards to Covid-19; it’s a virus, after all. Here’s our latest position statement with regards to the virus, the pandemic & training courses. Covid-19 Statement Cheshire East Trading Standards confirm that, subject to standard COVID-19 safety protocols, all face to face training can continue, where online courses are unavailable or undesirable. This means that we[…]
Last year I purchased a set of telescopic ladders from a well known online marketplace. The idea was that candidates on my ladder use and inspection courses could use them. When I opened the box, I was initially surprised at how little they weighed. But as they’re only 2.6 metres in length I thought it might just be a “feature”[…]
So exactly what do the dates on your food mean? What is the meaning of a use by date? And why does bottled water have a use by date? In this blog post I’m looking at just what a “use by” date is and how it relates to food poisoning & foodborne diseases. I’ll also be looking onto exactly what[…]
Ladder inspection, as dull as it sounds is really important for ladder users both at home ans at work. Ladders are a wonderful piece of equipment, that at first glance seem to be extremely easy to use. While this might be true of the majority of types of ladder (multi-function ladders are definitely an exception to the rule!), but there[…]
“If you walked into this business, what would you expect them to have in place?” It’s a simple question and one that I ask when teaching a number of subjects. It tends to get people thinking and sometimes generates some surprising answers. Ask yourself the same question; if you walked into a hairdressers or a restaurant, or perhaps an engineering[…]
[Latest update: 15th May] Contents: Basic important information (updated) Our training courses (updated) Updates: 15th May 2020 15th Mar 2020 11th Mar 2020 28th Feb 2020 General and useful information about coronavirus How do you self-isolate & what should I do or not do while at home? Masks Hand washing Expert opinion Links And finally… Coronavirus Basic Important Information: Coronavirus[…]
CPR during the covid pandemic As you can imagine, for those providing CPR during the covid pandemic, this brings with it additional risks. During CPR, there is always the potential for rescuers to be exposed to bodily fluids, as providing chest compressions or rescue breaths can aerosolise the naturally occurring fluids in the victims airway. Because of this, CPR is[…]
Face to Face courses in a post Covid-19 world With the lockdown situation being as it is, we have had to cancel all our face to face courses. Unfortunately this will have to continue until we are given guidance by the regulatory authorities that states that we can reopen again (with whatever distancing requirements are necessary). The HSE along with[…]
Emerade Auto-injectors, again! This morning the UK’s MHRA have announced via official Government channels that the manufacturers of the Emerade 300 microgram solution auto-injector pens have all been recalled by the manufacturer. Several months ago you may remember that we reported problems with these auto-injectors. Well, it seems that the manufacturers have been proactive in getting a fix for them.[…]
Maintain your normal In today’s blog post I want to talk about things that you can do to help maintain a sense of normality, now that we are beyond the first couple of weeks of lockdown within the UK. The days seem to blur from one into the next I’m sure you’ve had the situation where you been on holiday[…]
First aid certificate expiry [Updated 30th July 2020] First aid certificate expiry dates are probably not top of your list of things to think about & since the UK went into lockdown (23rd March if you’ve forgotten), we’ve all had plenty to think about. But businesses have to ensure that they have sufficient cover available while they are open for[…]
First Aid Series – Which First Aid Kit Do I Need? What should be in a first aid kit 2019? Is there a standard list of items in a first aid box? What should be in a first aid kit at work UK? Which first aid kit should I buy? We’re always being asked about first aid kits & what[…]
Undertaking a first aid “needs assessment” is a critical part of everyone’s first aid preparation, from the young family to the multi-national business and everywhere in between. In this blog I’m going to introduce you to the concept of a needs assessment & guide you through how to undertake yours. A good friend of mine had a car crash last[…]
Responder courses – FREC, FPOS or Something Else? Responder courses: If you “do” first aid, whether as a volunteer first responder or an event medic, then these are terms that you’ve probably heard of before. They’re acronyms relating to various first aid qualifications that are more advanced than the standard First Aid at work course. But what’s the difference? In[…]
No one should be restricted from learning. A family friend of mine died recently, as a result of choking while having a meal with his wife and young family. This is absolutely tragic and my thoughts go out to his family and friends. Learning simple skills can, and does, save lives. When you practice these skills, you’ll then hones your[…]
