Dog bites increase – first aid tips
Dog bite injuries are on the increase, according to the NHS Information Centre. In 2010-11 there were 6,120 hospital admissions due to dog-related injuries. This represents an 5% increase from the previous year. People being bitten by dogs account for approximately...Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) – how to apply for a card.
The CSCS was set up to help the construction industry to improve quality and reduce accidents. CSCS cards are increasingly demanded as proof of occupational competence by contractors, public and private clients and others. A CSCS card provides a simple way to prove...Supervisors in Manufacturing – tips to avoid Slip Trip and Fall dangers
Factories, workshops, garages and other industrial work sites can be a high risk area for health and safety. Slips, trips and falls can happen all too easily when there are temporary hazards, when the right equipment for a job is not being used, when safety equipment...Health and Safety – young workers encouraged to ‘Raise your Hand’.
Young workers can be very enthusiastic and keen to impress their boss and peers by being positive and helpful. However, they may be unaware of the health and safety implications of their decisions, and the tasks they have taken on. Their over-confidence in their...What to do if your child chokes – First Aid advice from Acorn Health and Safety
There are many objects, situations and hazards around the house and outdoors that can cause a young child to choke. Thankfully the majority of these choking situations are quickly cleared, and the object expelled and breathing resumed as normal. However, each day in...Want to Chat?
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