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Summer Fire Safety As summer arrives, many of us eagerly anticipate spending more time outdoors. Whether it’s a family BBQ in the garden, a camping trip in the woods, or a day out in the countryside, summer activities often involve…
What is a Haemostatic Agent? In emergency healthcare and first aid, understanding and utilising haemostatic agents can mean the difference between life and death in critical situations. These agents, pivotal in controlling severe bleeding, have become a cornerstone of both…
Do I Run A Food Business? Starting and running a food business can be an exhilarating journey, offering endless opportunities to showcase culinary skills, creativity and a passion for food. However, it’s imperative for aspiring and existing food operators to…
Health Risks of Construction Dust Construction dust, a common byproduct of numerous construction activities, poses significant health risks to workers. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations mandate the protection against risks from hazardous construction dusts, emphasising the…
Rip Currents and Rip Tides What are Rip Currents and Rip Tides? What are their differences and what to do if you are caught in either of them. Rip currents and tidal rips are both dangerous phenomena that can catastrophically…
Understanding Cold Water Shock: What You Need to Know Cold water shock is a sudden and potentially deadly reaction that can occur when a person enters cold water. It can cause gasping, hyperventilation, and even cardiac arrest. Understanding the symptoms…
Clingfilm vs. Traditional Burn Dressings: Which is Better? When it comes to treating burns, the immediate actions you take can significantly affect the healing process and the outcome of the injury. In this article, we explore the use of cling…
Chris Garland Training on CSR, Sustainability and Charity For many businesses, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability are mere buzzwords. Yet for others, they are deeply ingrained values that guide their operations, commitments, and community contributions. One such example of…
Working in Confined Spaces: Essential Safety Measures and Compliance Requirements Before we delve into the specifics of working in confined spaces, let’s define what such spaces are. A confined space is a place that is substantially enclosed, and where serious…
Fire Door Inspection Checklist: What to Look for and Why Fire doors play a crucial role in the safety of any building during a fire emergency. They are a part of the passive fire protection system and help to prevent…
Ligature Response: How to Identify and Respond to Warning Signs Ligature response is a critical aspect of patient safety in mental health facilities. It involves identifying warning signs of potential self-harm or suicide attempts and responding appropriately to prevent harm….
A Closer Look at Evacuation Sledges, Mats & Pads: Features, Benefits, and Best Practices When it comes to evacuating individuals from a building during an emergency, there are several options available. One of the most effective methods is the use…
Choosing the Right Evacuation Chair: A Comprehensive Guide In emergency situations, it’s important to have a quick and safe way to evacuate individuals who may have mobility issues. That’s where an evacuation chair comes into play. However, not all evacuation…
Urgent Product Recall Emerade Adrenaline Auto-Injectors 9th May 2023 Pharmaswiss Česka republika s.r.o. and distributor Bausch & Lomb UK Limited have issued a product recall for all unexpired batches of Emerade 500 micrograms and Emerade 300 micrograms adrenaline auto-injectors. The…
UK Concussion Guidelines for Non-Elite (Grassroots) Sport On the 28th of April 2023 the UK Government released the new UK Concussion Guidelines for Non-Elite (Grassroots) Sport. Chris reacted saying “Is fantastic to see that the government have released the latest…
Food Allergy Awareness Food allergies are a growing concern for both consumers and purveyors. A food allergy occurs when the body’s immune system reacts abnormally to certain food proteins. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and in some cases,…
What is a Risk Assessment? As a fundamental part of any health and safety management system, an assessment of risk is a systematic process of identifying and evaluating potential hazards in the workplace. The purpose of a risk assessment is…
APRIL FOOLS! If you are reading this post then the chances are you clicked on our social post published on 1st April 2023… Happy April Fool’s Day! Oh we got you good! Although now we think about it, a tightrope…
Autism Awareness Autism is something that people are born with and which stays with them their whole life. Autism is not an illness in any way or even a disease, it is simply a case that the brain of someone…
What does asbestos look like and where is it found? Asbestos was used in various industries and its use was only totally banned as recently as 1999. Between 1985 and 1999 only white asbestos was allowed to be used as…
What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a word that quite often elicits some very negative emotions in most people, but what is asbestos? It is a material that needs to be treated with respect as the long-term effects of exposure to…
The Basics of Electrical Safety Electricity is perhaps one of the most important discoveries and is very much the lifeblood of modern society. It is probably fair to say that society is very much reliant on electricity for just about…
What Are CoSHH responsibilities? We touched upon what CoSHH is in last month’s article: What is CoSHH, this month we will take a deeper dive into the Regulations and try to summarise what the exact responsibilities are under the CoSHH…
Is manual handling training a legal requirement? Manual handling is one of those things that we do every single day and quite often, because the task is so familiar, we don’t even recognise that it is manual handling. When it…
