First, let's detail what a cardiac arrest is, whether it be an in-hospital occurrence—INCA or out-of-hospital—OHCA. A cardiac arrest is when the heart all of a sudden stops working and pumping blood around your body comes to a standstill. The difference between a heart attack...
Unfortunately, we all know that an accident can happen anytime and anywhere. This includes the workplace. The UK Health & Safety Executive - HSE, requires all employers to undertake a risk assessment of their workplaces and have a first aid box on site. But is...
What Is An AITT Course? Starting a new job, looking for a career change or just wanting to update your skills, then our AITT courses are for you. Employers, if you want to ensure your staff are health and safety compliant, then talk with us about...
Most people would consider a construction site a dangerous place. Not somewhere to walk willy-nilly or let your kids play in. Statistical data proves it. In 2019-2020 the HSE reported 40 deaths and over 81,000 health issues that were work-related. Ok, some of these can...
NPORS Telehandler Training covers both theory and practical instruction on the operation of telehandlers and are therefore ideal for both new and experienced operators. Our NPORS Training Course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to operate a telehandler safely and efficiently in accordance...
First Aid: The Basics Everyone Should Know Putting a plaster on someone's cut does not necessarily require a first aider but it helps to know if the cut needs stitching or the plaster is enough. Say you work in construction and you go to get something...
What is a CSCS Card? A CSCS card is a certification that proves that you have the required training and knowledge to work in a particular industry. There are many industries that require a CSCS card, such as construction, engineering, warehousing, etc. The card also indicates...
We are all aware that construction sites can be dangerous places, but with planning, training, and safety measures, the danger to the public and construction workers is considerably reduced. Common Risks Found At Construction Sites The risks vary as to the construction project taking place. For example,...
An NVQ is a work-based qualification in that it recognises the skills and the knowledge for a person to be doing a particular job. You can take an NVQ across a range of 1,000+ subjects, from plumbing to office work. NVQ is an acronym for National...
The results of the Corvid-19 pandemic are still reverberating around both physical and mental health issues. In this blog, we are addressing mental health difficulties, not mental illnesses. A mental illness is further along the spectrum of mental health problems. Learning mental health first aid...