Two Cardiac Arrests, One Child Birth, a Stroke and a Choking

16 Dec 2013

All in a day’s work if you’re a Lexus Bristol employeeWhilst most people wouldn’t necessarily question the value of learning first-aid, they would probably find a dozen reasons why they’ve not bothered to do anything about it. “Where do I find...

Acorn Health and Safety Continues to Improve

5 Sep 2013

….ISO 9001:2008 and CHAS Accreditation AchievedQuality is an integral part of our business – as a Health and Safety Training and Consultancy provider people’s lives may depend on the advice and the service that we provide. ISO 9001:2008 is a recognised...

HSE Publish New Guidance for the Provision of First Aid

5 Sep 2013

Back in March 2013 we published an article about the ‘Deregulation of First Aid Training at Work’, due to come into effect on 1st October 2013 – now, one month ahead of the proposed changes, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published...

Safety Alert – Children’s play equipment could be affected

25 Jul 2013

Safety Alert – Inflatable Blower FansChildren’s play equipment could be affectedWe have recently received a safety alert from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) relating to inflatable electric blower fans – the type of fan blower is typically used...

Repeals, Revocations and Amendments

25 Apr 2013

6th April rings changes – some fear could compromise protectionsOn the 4th March 2013 the Health and Safety (Miscellaneous Repeals, Revocations and Amendments) Regulations 2013 were laid before Parliament and came into force on 6th April – these are still...