How to help someone in anaphylactic shock?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcmF1FH1y-A There have been a few cases in the news recently about an those suffering with analyphaxis in public places. We thought we would make a video to show you how you can help in these situations. What is anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is an
How many first aiders should I have in my business?
Immerse Medical offer the full range of workplace first aid courses and specialist courses for those working with children - You can book those courses here. Following your first aid needs assessment you might decide that you need more than just
How to assess your first aid needs?
As an employer you are the best placed person to understand the exact nature of your workplace. This makes you the best person to undertake the first aid needs assessment of your workplace. If you would like some support with
What first aid provisions do I need for my business?
You are required by law to have first-aid arrangements in your workplace. You have a responsibility to ensure that any team members that become ill or injured at work receive immediate attention. We never know when an accident will happen and
It’s just a first aid sign… isn’t it?
As an employer you are required by law to display the health and safety law poster, or to provide each member of your team with the equivalent pocket card. The poster has to be displayed where your team can easily
Providing the right workplace facilities
Providing the right facilities for everyone in your workplace, including people with disabilities is a legal requirement. We've put together a list of the basic things that you need to consider: To have a healthy working environment, you need to make sure
Who should I choose to help with my health and safety duties?
First things first, you need to appoint someone competent to help you meet your duties under health and safety law. This competent someone needs to have the skills, knowledge and experience to manage health and safety If your business is low
What first aid equipment do I need to be compliant?
When you have completed your first aid needs assessment, you will need to provide the materials, equipment and facilities to make sure that the level of cover you have decided is necessary is available to your team at all times. First
How to write a first aid health and safety policy for a company?
It is important to let your team, customers and the public know how committed you are to health and safety. The best way to do this is to describe how you will manage health and safety in your health and
How to carry out a first aid health and safety risk assessment?
The best way to carry out a risk assessment is to walk around your business and note down any hazards or things that might cause harm. Then have a think about the risk itself; What is that chance of someone being