WORKSAFE NEWS
Introducing Zoe of Above all First Aid. Zoe teaches Paediatric first aid in the North West region. Find out about her experiences of running her own company and what she enjoys most about teaching first aid! How did you get into teaching first aid? I made the jump to teaching first aid 2 and a half years ago after working in early years for 14 years. Whilst working as an early years practitioner we would often be sent on first
WorkSafe coordinates a team of verifiers to carry out the internal quality assurance requirements across all WorkSafe registered providers. The role of the Internal quality assurance team is to verify the assessment decisions made by the instructor delivering the training. The aim is to ensure that sound judgements and fair standards are maintained across all centers delivering WorkSafe qualifications. Why do I need to be verified? Our verifiers aim to identify any developmental areas in your teaching and offer support
Introducing Sonia of First Aid Corporate Training (FACT). Sonia runs a first aid training company with her business partner Liz in the Midlands area. Read about Sonia’s journey into the world of first aid and find out what it’s like running your own company. How did you get into teaching first aid? In 2006 my business partner and I set up our own swim school starting with just 2 toddler classes and 2 parent and baby classes. Over time this
What is asthma? It is a lung condition which can result in difficulty breathing. Sufferers of the condition can be triggered by stress, dust, pollen, infections, smoke or exercise. Cold air can worsen an asthma attack too. Do you know how to recognise an asthma attack? During an attack the casualty will be struggling to breathe and speak. This is due to the neck and chest muscles working so hard to breathe. There may be a wheezy sound coming from
WorkSafe’s digital resources for learning without the need for paper based books has been expanded! Our ‘Resuscitation’ learning module now includes 2 new pages with further information on Automated External Defibrillation (AED). AED Safety & Maintenance where students can find out more about: Ventricular Fibrillation and Heart Rhythms which explains about: With these new additions to our student zone, we are pleased to announce that we can now offer Basic Life Support and Basic Life Support & AED as digital
WorkSafe will be making a donation to Acorns Children’s Hospice this year instead of sending Christmas Cards. Acorns provide care for babies, children and young people who have life limiting or life-threatening conditions. They offer a network of specialist palliative nursing care and support for local families. Supporting the ‘Stronger Together at Christmas’ appeal to raise vital funds for families, our donation will help the Acorns Children’s Hospice to continue to offer psychological, emotional and practical support for family members
