Choking – First Aid to Save lives
Choking happens when the airway becomes blocked, usually during eating. This can be due to insufficient chewing, talking with the mouth full or even a child putting an object in their mouth. Foods such as carrots, apples, grapes and nuts are particularly problematic and cutting these into smaller pieces and chewing them well can reduce […]
First Aid for Suspected Heart Attack
There are 450 deaths every day from a heart or circulatory disease in the UK* If someone is suffering from a heart attack or angina it can be very distressing. Try to remain calm as this will reassure the person you are helping. Knowing the signs and symptoms to look out for can ensure that […]
Managing your Micro-teach
Often the micro- teach is the one aspect of the Level 3 Award in Education and Training which causes the most anxiety for the learners. Once planned and prepared our learners usually find it becomes the most fun part! During this part of the course you can fully immerse yourself and take control of the […]
Firework Safety!
KeepSafe! As much as we all enjoy bonfire night here at WorkSafe, we are also aware of the dangers and risk of terrible injuries to people. If you are planning an evening of celebrations at home, here are some handy pointers to keep you safe and free from injury: The legal timeframes for lighting fireworks […]