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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 anaphylactic reaction can be caused by anything if it contains an allergen that an individual cannot tolerate. People can react to tiny amounts of food,

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20 September 2023
Instructor Training

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 become a trainer in your chosen area. The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to

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12 September 2023
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Industry Updates

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 industrial settings, secondary schools or construction companies with a high level of staff and a fair probability of an accident.    Meeting the Health and

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16 August 2023
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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 increase the chances of survival for someone who has experienced a cardiac arrest, which is where the heart stops beating. The AED can analyse the

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27 July 2023
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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 explore the benefits and how to include them in teaching first aid… Student Involvement Create break out groups and task your students to find out

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20 March 2023
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Instructor Training

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 their personal and professional development and thus reduce staff turnover. Value for money – Save the cost of paying for individual placements for each candidate

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15 February 2023
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