The legal requirements for the use of ladders and step ladders in UK workplaces are governed by several regulations, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA), the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR), and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). These regulations aim to ensure that ladders […]
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Suspension Trauma in the Workplace: Health Effects, First Aid, and Prevention Strategies
Suspension trauma, also known as orthostatic intolerance, occurs when a person remains suspended in a harness for an extended period, typically after a fall arrest. In this article, we’ll discuss the effects of suspension trauma on the body, first aid requirements, immediate and long-term health effects, and prevention strategies. Effects of Suspension Trauma on the […]
UK statistics on the types of injuries requiring first aid in the workplace
Injuries and accidents can happen at any time in the workplace, regardless of the industry or job role. First aid is often the first line of defence when it comes to treating injuries in the workplace, and it is essential for employers to provide adequate first aid facilities and training to their staff. According to […]
Automated external defibrillators in the workplace

Professional Indemnity Insurance
We want to talk to you about a very important topic, affecting ourselves and all instructors. It’s a topic that our partners Bluefin Professions, at Jelf Insurance Brokers, know lots about! ‘Professional indemnity insurance’. We’ve joined up with them to tell you more about it. This is a paid partnership. Every profession has its own […]

Who are the HSE in respect of training
The HSE is a governing organisation whose ethos and mission are to prevent work-related death, injury and ill health in the workplace. In first aid terms, the HSE stipulate what is required for first aiders in the workplace. They also provide requirements for managing the provision of first aid (first-aid kit, equipment, rooms etc); requirements […]

Do you have any questions on Health & Safety or training?
If you have any questions on Health & Safety or training you can contact us through this blog or direct on 01206 805359 or email support@protrinings.eu. We are happy to discuss your requirements or questions on training and point you in the right direction for other health & safety matters. If you want anything added to […]