Is manual handling training a legal requirement?
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…
What is CoSHH?
What is CoSHH? CoSHH is a health and safety Regulation which was first introduced in 1988 with updates in 1994, 1999 and 2002. CoSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. The current Legislation…
Why First Aid Should Be Top Of your New Year’s Resolutions
Why First Aid Should Be Top Of your New Year’s Resolutions We are not a million miles from Christmas and all the excesses that it brings and then we enter into the new year, where…
How to look after a defibrillator
How to look after a defibrillator When it comes to emergency first aid, quick action is always imperative and never more so when it is suspected that someone’s heart has stopped. Did you know that…
How to Treat a Burn
How to Treat a Burn Accidents can happen at any time and quite often the longer term consequences of an accident are entirely dependent on the initial action taken to treat any wounds or injury….
What is ladder safety?
What is ladder safety? Ladders are used all the time, both at home and at work and they are a fast and convenient way of reaching things that we couldn’t get to without them. Ladders…
Ligature Training
Ligature Training Mental health is a very serious topic. Deteriorating Mental Health can manifest itself in many different ways withdrawal and quietness, to anxiety and depression and, unfortunately, suicide. In 2021, according to the Office…
What does due diligence mean in food safety?
What does due diligence mean in food safety? It is a legal requirement that anyone who produces, distributes or sells any food products must comply with food hygiene regulations. As part of this, being able…
Are home workers classed as lone workers?
Are home workers classed as lone workers? Home working has become significantly more common since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and it has now very much become the norm. Some people have elected to…
Basic Life Support
Basic Life Support It isn’t something we think about until we really need it, but would you know what to do if you came across someone who had collapsed or who is clearly in medical…
How to spot the signs of dehydration and fix it
How to spot the signs of dehydration and fix it Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn’t have enough water and other fluids to carry…
Mental Health in the Workplace Training
Mental Health in the Workplace Training Mental health has become, rightly so, a very important topic for many businesses. Quite often people confuse mental health with mental illness, but they are fundamentally very different things….
What is Legionella?
What is Legionella? Legionella is the name given to a family of bacteria which cause severe lung illnesses. These conditions include illnesses such as Pontiac Fever, Lochgoilhead fever and the most common one called Legionnaire’s…
Concussion Training for Coaches
Concussion Training for Coaches Anyone who watches or is interested in Rugby will be acutely aware of all the new rules which are aimed at reducing concussion in the sport, from new scrum and tackle…
How Often Should Manual Handling Training Be Carried Out?
How Often Should Manual Handling Training Be Carried Out? Manual handling tasks are the cause of over a third of all workplace injuries according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Poor manual handling practices…
Food Labelling Legislation Changes
Food Labelling Legislation Changes Calorie labelling on food packaging has been in place for many years and gives consumers comparable information on how many calories that food contains per serving or 100g. The notable, perhaps,…
What are the 4Cs of food safety?
What are the 4Cs of food safety? 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…
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan 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…
Fire Evacuation Strategy
Fire Evacuation Strategy 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…
Fire Safety Training For Employees
Fire Safety Training For Employees 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….
Prepacked for Direct Sale Food – What You Need To Know
Prepacked for Direct Sale Food – What You Need To Know The requirements for food labelling for prepacked food for direct sale (known as PPDS) has changed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. From 1st…
3 must have qualifications for your CV
3 Must Have Qualifications For Your CV 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…
Saving lives and Saving the planet
Saving lives and Saving the planet 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…
Are your new ladders dangerous?
Are your new ladders dangerous? 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….