Category First Aid at Work

Weaver Fish Season on British Costal Beaches

The Weaver Fish season is here on UK beaches and its sting can be extremely painful but death is extremely rare. Respiratory failure and gangrene have been reported, following infection in some cases. The Weaver fish is a small fish…

Some information on Cholesterol

The press reports on Cholesterol along with Television adverts have made this more of a talking point over recent years.  It has been portrayed as the silent killer but there is more to Cholesterol than just a number. There are…

Requirements for the EFAW Course

The EFAW (Emergency First Aid at Work) qualification is chosen where the risk assessment of a business identifies the need.  It is a requirement of some jobs and an industry standard. The course is governed by the HSE and only…

Requirements for FAW Training

The FAW (First Aid at Work) qualification is chosen where the risk assessment of a business identifies the need.  It is a requirement of some jobs and an industry standard. The course is governed by the HSE and only approved…

The Importance of CPR in Sudden Cardiac Arrest

The Importance of CPR in Sudden Cardiac Arrest By Adrian Waller, Public Safety Manager, ZOLL. Sudden Cardiac Arrest SCA is an indiscriminate killer with a dismal survival rate of between 5 and 7%. While half the victims are elderly and over the…

UK Resuscitation Council 2010 Guideline Changes Date

The UK Resuscitation Council are due to announce the changes in the 2010 Guidelines on 18th October 2010. The rules regarding first aid have their main review every 5 years, the last change was in 2005 so the next one…