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External Defibrillators are designed to provide the immediate care that is needed for those suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. Allowing even those with limited or no medical knowledge to utilise the machine and help increase a person’s chances of survival.Being able to be placed in public areas such as schools, leisure centres and workplaces, they are easily accessible and are a sufferer’s best chance of survival until paramedics arrive. But, for most, their defibrillator knowledge consists o …

Accidents, injuries or illnesses can happen anywhere at any time, even in the workplace. To ensure that businesses are prepared to provide immediate first aid care to anyone who may need it, it is crucial that first aid provisions are in place. One of these provisions that may be needed is a first aider, but how many first aiders do you need?According to current Health and Safety regulations, businesses and organisations are required to provide appropriate and adequate first aid facilities, peop …

Within a building, there are many occurrences which can happen that could put a person’s health or safety at risk. One of the more serious accidents that can occur is a fire, which can have devastating effects for a building, its contents and the people inside. To ensure that the proper procedures are followed to both prevent a fire and evacuate in the event of a blaze, Fire Marshalls should be utilised.In the UK, laws and regulations require all businesses to have a designated person who is res …

A defibrillator is a small portable machine that allows even those with no medical knowledge to help save a life of someone suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. They can be stored in numerous places such as health centres, supermarkets and schools making them a one of a kind machine.Thanks to these traits, there is no wonder why business owners throughout the UK are purchasing defibrillators, but with a range of brands and designs to choose from, how do you pick? To help you choose an AED that …

Keeping staff members safe in the workplace is extremely important, which is why, here at Risk Assessment Products, we have gathered 7 safety tips that can be followed to create a fire safe environment.1. Install and Maintain Fire Detection SystemsFire detection systems are a legal requirement within all businesses. There are two types of systems to choose from; the first is a manual system which needs to be activated by a staff member to sound an alarm. The second is an automatic system whic …