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Articles of Interest
The provision of first aid training for child carers.
First aid training for people working with children commonly known as paediatric first aid is something of a grey area within the UK training industry. There is no regulatory authority in the way the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) monitors first aid for the workplace, and contrary to what some may believe, first aid training for child carers does not fall within the remit of the HSE.
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The safety pin over 3000 years old
In one form or another the safety pin has been around for over 3000 years and during that time the basic design has changed very little. Although their exact origin is uncertain it is known they were initially developed from the straight pin.
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The origins of the Band-Aid™
Although, the most frequently used piece of first aid equipment, by far the most readily available, the chances are you’ll never have read the instructions that come with it and its highly unlikely you’ll have been shown how to use it on a first aid course.
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Modern day CPR was “invented” as recently as the 1950's and 60's…….. looking back at resuscitation techniques.
CPR and resuscitation are terms requiring no further explanation to readers, and due to TV, a large proportion of the general public will have a general idea what they mean even if they're not aware of the finer details and have never actually undertaken training.
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The history of “First Aid”
The term “first aid” is now an accepted part of everyday language, and there is no doubt that it encompasses the help and assistance given to sick and injured people, but where did the term “first aid” originate and who were the original “first aiders”.
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Suspension Trauma
What is Suspension Trauma? It is a particular hazard for people who work in safety harnesses. Having fallen from height if a person is suspended in a safety harness for more than a couple of minutes they may suffer suspension trauma. It can result in unconsciousness, followed by death in less than 30 minutes.
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Jackie Southworth of SOVRIN Training Takes a General Look at Elf & Safety
There is a public perception that “health and safety” prevents or prohibits many things previously part of our day to day lives. You need look no further than reports of schools banning conker fights, councils banning hanging baskets and the many health and safety myths that have appeared over the years.
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A Little Knowledge Isn’t Dangerous
Living and working in the countryside is something that we take for granted, however, the remoteness which appeals to so many of us does have its draw backs in times of emergency.
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