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Every year, Asbestos kills 5000 workers, decades after it was banned from being used. But why? Championed as a fire resistant safety material in the 1940s; Asbestos was commonly used in industrial buildings, offices and garages for its relatively cheap retardant properties. However, after a link was made between exposure to the fibres and a condition called Mesothelioma, the UK banned all imports and use of Asbestos in the 1980s. Asbestosis, Lung Cancer and Pleural Thickening are also caused by …

Fire safety and training is an important part of a business or organisation, by law they are required to put procedures in place which help prevent a fire and provide a safe evacuation if there is one. Most businesses will have fire extinguishers in place, but how many staff member actually have experience using one.To provide staff with all of the fire safety knowledge that they need, fire training simulators are the perfect resource.1. Fire safety DVDs are a great resource for quickly tra …

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 …