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Having a defibrillator on site is an important step towards workplace emergency preparedness. But what happens if someone suffers a cardiac arrest hundreds of metres away from it? For businesses operating quarries, aggregates facilities, recycling centres, warehouses, construction sites, industrial depots and other large workplaces, AED accessibility can be just as important as AED ownership. A defibrillator located in the main office may be convenient for administrative staff, but could it be r …

When an emergency happens, first aid equipment needs to be accessible, wherever the incident occurs.In a small workplace, a fixed first aid cabinet may be enough. But warehouses, construction sites, industrial facilities, schools, universities, sports venues and other large premises can present a very different challenge. If an incident occurs hundreds of metres from the nearest first aid point, staff may need to leave the casualty, retrieve equipment and then carry multiple supplies back to the …

BS 8599-1:2019+A1:2026: What the New Workplace AED Guidance Means for UK EmployersThe British Standard for workplace first aid has been updated. BS 8599-1:2019+A1:2026 expands the existing workplace first-aid standard to include the provision of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the workplace.  For employers, facilities managers, health and safety professionals and workplace first aiders, this is an important development. The amendment increases the emphasis on not simply owning a …

Buying lockers for a workplace, school or changing facility can look straightforward until you start comparing the different configurations available. Do your employees need somewhere for coats and bags? Are you issuing PPE or workwear? Do several people need smaller individual compartments? Are you trying to maximise storage in a restricted space? Or do tools and batteries need secure storage while they are being charged? Choosing the right locker starts with what needs to be stored, who needs …