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Which First-aid Supplies Does Your Organisation Need?

The Health and Safety Regulations 1981 require all employers to not only provide but update adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, facilities and trained individuals. This ensures that in the event of an emergency it can be dealt with quickly and effectively. Accidents and illnesses can occur at any time so First Aid Supplies much be available at all times. The question of “What is adequate and appropriate for my workplace?” will all depend on the organisation’s circumstances and needs must be assessed to ensure the right amount of supplies are accessible. Smaller organisations with a low level hazard will… Read more

26th October 2016 0

First Aid at Work – Are you Prepared?

Are you prepared when accidents occur? Did you know an estimated 2.8 million people are employed in the manufacturing sector in the United Kingdom? Of these 2.8 million people there have still been 4,500 major accidents and 19,500 minor workplace injuries over the last five years. As we mentioned in our last post, the number of injuries in the workplace have fallen by 19 percent over the last five years. But, there are still accidents occurring in the manufacturing sector due to the nature of the work. As an employer you are responsible for ensuring that the correct risk assessments… Read more

13th November 2014 0

First Aid: The Basics for Business

All businesses are required to have first aid arrangements in place for their workplace, which all personnel should be aware of. As an employer you have a responsibility to make sure employees receive immediate first aid attention if they have an accident or are suddenly taken ill on your premises. Accidents and illnesses are unpredictable so it is imperative that the correct first aid equipment is kept on site, and that all staff are kept updated with any change of your business’s first aid procedures. The minimum requirement to meet first aid regulations in the workplace is that you have:… Read more

13th November 2013 0

The Comprehensive First Aid Point – All the first aid supplies you will ever need

Why a Comprehensive First Aid Point? All large business and working environments will know that first aid supplies run short and fast. Standard first aid kits can simply not cope with the demand for a larger work force! Our Comprehensive First Aid Point suits larger working environments that require a quick solution to emergencies. The Kit offers an British Standard Compliant First Aid Kit content, Eyewash Kit content and Biohazard Kit contents all in one handy system. It is simple and easy to use for employers and employees alike! Three first aid BS8599-1 compliant kits all in the one handy system! The smart hanging, wall-mountable… Read more

5th September 2013