Category First Aid at Work

Manual Handling Video Based Online Training Now Live

We now have the next online course live in manual handling at www.promanualhandling.co.uk Our Manual Handling training is designed around the HSE manual handling regulations 1992. On completion of this video based training you will be able to print off your…

Pro Blood Bourne Pathogens Video E-Leaning Course Now Live

The next of our European courses just went live at www.probloodbourne.co.uk.  This course covers the European and UK guidelines and is a good course for everyone to be aware with particularly people in the following sectors: Custodial services (prisons/detention centre’s/homes)…

Review on dealing with an Adult who is Choking

Death is not common with choking but it does happen.  Carrying out these procedures is very effective in clearing a total obstruction from the airway.  You must first find out if the patient is breathing by asking them “are you…

Blood Bourne Pathogens and how they effect the First Aider

Blood Bourne Pathogens are microorganisms (such as viruses) that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).…

How to call for an Ambulance – 999/112

Calling the Emergency Services: dial 999 or 112 112 is the European wide number and also works in the UK. When you dial the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) you will be asked which service you require. Tell them ambulance, fire,…

Some Information dealing with car accidents

Car accidents can present a variety of different problems and risks to the first aider.  The most important factor that has to be addressed if safety.  You need to make sure you are not at risk form other cars hitting…

Airbags can activate while you are helping a patient

Care has to be taken when dealing with car accidents where airbags are fitted.  The problem is that you may be helping a patient in a car, supporting their head and then airbag suddenly fires.  This can cause the rescuer…