Anaphylaxis – First Aid to Save Lives
Understand the dangers of anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. It is caused by the immune system over-reacting. Anaphylaxis can be caused by a variety of food or non-food items. Triggers include nuts, shellfish, milk, and insect stings, but it is important to note these examples are not exhaustive as an […]
Micro-teach success!
Have you thought about teaching others in your area of expertise? Sign up for out Level 3 Award in Education and Training to use your experience to train others in your subject specialism. Whether it is bricklaying, hairdressing or customer service, you can complete our fast track face to face course in 3 days to […]
Which First Aid course should I teach?
WorkSafe have a variety of First Aid programmes available which help work places to meet their health and safety due diligence requirements. Here is our handy guide to each course! Blended First Aid at Work WorkSafe’s most comprehensive First Aid course covering a wealth of First Aid topics. Suitable for high-risk settings such as heavy […]
WorkSafe Celebrates Access to a Defibrillator in all State-Funded Schools!
As of 25th July 2023, the government have supplied all state-funded schools with a defibrillator. More than 20,000 machines have been delivered following a campaign by Oliver King’s parents, a student that sadly lost his life when his heart stopped beating in a swimming lesson. The use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can help […]
First Aid – Taught with Digital Resources
As the world of teaching evolves, teachers may not realise the potential to engage learners with digital resources. Incorporating technology into your teaching practise ensures a dynamic and up to date training session. The WorkSafe App and Student Zone offer a wealth of information for students to explore both during and after their course. Let’s […]
In-house Training – Could it benefit your business?
In-house training simply means that the training provided to staff is delivered through an internal colleague using company resources. Offering in-house training to your employees has a wealth of benefits such as: Invest in your staff – Providing a training opportunity to a member of staff to teach their colleagues work-related skills will help encourage […]
QCPR – CPR the Smart Way!
What better way to engage your learners and encourage competition than using Little Anne QCPR! How does it work? As students practise CPR on their manikin, Little Anne QCPR sends feedback digitally through an app to a tablet or similar device. The programme monitors depth and speed of compressions as well as the effectiveness of […]
Digital training resources set to transform learning for first aid instructors
Embracing new technology and aiming to reduce our carbon footprint, WorkSafe are launching Emergency First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid digital student packs! WorkSafe’s digital student packs will provide a faster and more economical solution for teaching first aid. As well as saving money on postage costs, the digital packs will also reduce […]
Supporting Cancer Research this Christmastime!
Instead of sending Christmas Cards WorkSafe will be making a donation to Cancer Research. This year cancer has touched the lives of several people who are close to the WorkSafe family so this is a charity very close to our hearts. According to Cancer Research, cancer survival has doubled in the last 40 years, where […]
Have you considered fire safety in your workplace?
Taking a few simple steps can help to reduce the risk of fire in the workplace. Planning will provide a safe working environment for staff and aim to prevent fires from occurring. Recent Fire & Rescue Statistics* show that fires are still causing devastation in the workplace. Reported fires from industrial premises, retail and hospitality […]