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HSE Advice on Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
Alongside first aid needs assessments, the HSE recommends investing in having personnel trained to identify and understand symptoms and able to support someone who might be experiencing a mental health issue. Its guidance states: “You should consider ways to manage…

Warning Over Telefunken Defibrillators
A safety alert from the Medicines Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has been issued over Telefunken HR1 & FA1 Defibrillators. The MHRA has advised that Telefunken automatic external defibrillators, pads and batteries are no longer certified for use in the…

Your Business Needs First Aid Needs Assessments
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has emphasised the importance of first aid needs assessments. www.hse.gov.uk In the article, the HSE acknowledges that employers are best placed to understand their specific workplaces and decide what first aid risks are present…

Instructor story
We love to celebrate the great work that our instructors and resellers are doing out in the community! We found out about this great story and had to share it with you below. Abacus Training Centre Ltd. has helped a…

NEW American Football First Aid
Learn how to deal with injuries on the field effectively! Designed with and approved by the British American Football Coaches Association, our brand new American Football first aid course covers dealing with likely illnesses or injuries that can occur on…

The caterpillar causing chaos for people and their pets
‘Oak Processionary Moth’ caterpillars are a risk to trees, humans and pets. The government has announced via its website that “any sightings should be reported to the Forestry Commission via its Tree Alert online form” or that “people can email…
Picking and installing a defibrillator cabinet
Having a defibrillator is great. However, ensuring it’s displayed, protected and available in a prominent place is also very important. That’s why we’ve launched a free course to teach people how to install a defibrillator cabinet. The course goes hand…
Skills for Care Centre of Excellence AGAIN
Great news! ProTrainings has had its Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ Endorsement renewed for 2019-2020. This enhanced endorsement recognises our credibility and training quality. It’s the second year we’ve been able to boast about this achievement, after already being…
New Beauty Industry Infection Control Courses
Protecting your client, employees and yourself from potentially harmful pathogens that could be transferred during treatments is vitally important. This is why we’ve launched beauty infection control courses, enabling you to give peace of kind and safety to your customers.…
Resuscitation Council UK Quality Standards Consultation
You have until Friday, the 24th of May, to shape CPR and AED standards. The consultation is by Resuscitation Council (UK), the organisation that sets the guidelines for resuscitation practice. Quality standards for CPR and AED awareness and training in…

