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In many work places across the country, there are a vast amount of hazardous substances that, if not stored correctly can cause serious harm. Knowing how to correctly and safely store them is not only something that employers must follow to keep their staff safe but, it is also the law.Hazardous substances can vary in type, hazard and severity as well as the conditions in which they are under by which they present a risk. Factors such as the amount of hazardous substance there is and how it is s …

An automatic external defibrillator (AED) works by helping to restore the heart back to its natural rhythm once someone has suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). They cleverly scan the heart’s rhythm and if needs to, will administer a shock. AED’s are used across the country and are stored in schools, offices, shops, sports facilities and supermarkets to assist when someone suddenly falls ill.Designed to be user friendly, AED’s can be used by anyone regardless of whether they have any medical …

In the year 2018/2-19, fire and rescue services attended 576,000 fire incidents with 253 of these unfortunately resulting in 253 fatalities. With fires occurring in homes, work areas and public places every day, it is so important to ensure you have the appropriate tools to combat a fire should one occur.With the increase of wildfires in 2019, the UK saw over one hundred large wildfires making it the worst on record. Caused by a number of factors such as unusually hot weather, barbecues and arso …

An automatic external defibrillator (AED) can increase the chances of survival by up to 90% if used as soon as possible on someone who has suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Scanning the hearts electrical rhythm to determine whether a shock is needed, AED’s guide users through the life saving process so that a life can be saved and, this goes for the CR2 Lifepak Defibrillator.Having the CR2 as an additional layer of protection wherever you are, whether it be at work, in schools, at the shop …

CPR undoubtedly increases a patients survival rate when they have suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Knowing how to deliver it correctly however can be daunting with questions surrounding how fast and deep to pump the chest often scaring people into not wanting deliver CPR. According to studies, nearly 30% of people wouldn’t perform CPR if they saw someone fall ill, ultimately putting lives at risk. Less than one in ten people survive a SCA out of hospital due to low CPR bystander rates, co …