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19/10/2023

Manual handling tools are designed to assist lifting, moving, and handling objects more effectively and safely. There are several reasons why using manual handling tools are important:

27/08/2019

How many of your team have an ongoing medical condition? Do you know who is taking prescription medication? How many of your team have an allergy? Read More

14/05/2019

Emergency ID tags have become commonplace at high risk sites such as those found in the construction, oil and gas industries. Recently, a customer got in touch to ask if the adhesive used in the tag might affect the integrity of a hard hat and compromise safety. Read More

19/02/2019

Someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) every six minutes in the UK. When SCAs occur out of hospital, the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) significantly improves survival rate. Investing in a workplace defibrillator is a smart move to safeguard your team. Read More

17/07/2018

Getting on top of spillage control requires your site to be proactive rather than reactive. Proper planning to minimise spill risk, as well as sourcing the right equipment to limit the impact of any spill, will safeguard your team and the surrounding environment. Read More

05/06/2018

Emergency medical ID tags, also known as ICE tags or EMITAGS (Emergency Medical Information Tags), provide a casualty’s medical details when they are unable to speak for themselves. They give paramedics, first responders and first aiders immediate access to critical medical information and emergency contacts without having to raid HR files. Read More

29/05/2018

Designed with optimal safety and ease of use in mind, the PowerCap® Infinity® respirator delivers exceptional performance for team members requiring air purification. Read More

22/05/2018

Up to 60,000 people die each year in the UK from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Worryingly, fewer than 1 in 10 will survive an SCA which occurs out of hospital. The use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) significantly improves survival rate. Read More

11/07/2017

KEY TAKEAWAY: The EMITAG (Emergency Medical Information Tag) is a medical ID sticker which provides a casualty’s key medical details to first responders in the event of an emergency. They are economical, easy to use and potentially lifesaving. Read More

16/05/2017

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death globally. In the UK alone, it kills more people than breast cancer or lung cancer, claiming the lives of 250 people every day. Read More

16/06/2016

Imagine the scenario: a construction worker is found unconscious at your site. Paramedics arrive at the scene quickly and need to know about the patient - do they have any medical conditions, are they on any medication? Read More

19/04/2016

St John Ambulance are providing a course to help take the shock out of using Defibrillators Read More