Flying ambulance AED drone to be launched

Flying ambulance AED droneAutomatic external defibrillators (AEDs) are now a common sight at airports and sports venues, but they’re nowhere near to being ubiquitous.

A Dutch student has revealed a prototype first aid ‘ambulance drone’, a flying defibrillator able to reach heart attack victims within precious life-saving minutes. Developed by engineering graduate Alec Momont, it can fly at speeds of up to 60mph. Continue reading

Health and Safety statistics at a glance

Health and Safety StatisticsHealth and Safety statistics recently published by the Health & Safety Executive show that Britain continues to be one of the safest places to work in Europe.

However, many workers are still being injured or made ill by work. The injury and ill-health statistics released show that an estimated 28.2 million working days were lost due to work related ill health or injury in 2013/14.

It has been reported that the Finance sector had the lowest injury rate with 310 cases per 100,000 workers, followed by the Education sector with 610 cases per 100,000 workers. However, every work activity comes with potential risks that can cause accidents or health damage to employees. Workers are exposed to various hazards including slips, trips, falls, fire, hazardous substances, manually handling heavy loads, using equipment, dealing with electricity, working with display screen equipment, and even psychological hazards such as stress.

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Fire Risk concerns with children’s Halloween costumes

Fire Risk Concerns with children's Halloween costumesWith Halloween approaching on Saturday 31 October, parents and children are starting to plan their parties and buy their costumes.

But the potential dangers of children’s Halloween fancy dress costumes hit the headlines last year when TV presenter Claudia Winkleman’s daughter was badly burned. Continue reading

A third of UK employees concerned of insufficient first aid cover in their workplace

In a recent survey carried out by St John’s Ambulance it was found that a third of all UK employees are concerned that there may be insufficient first aid cover in their workplace.

A third of UK employees are concerned of insufficient first aid cover in their workplaceThe charity found that many businesses are not equipped to handle a first aid emergency, with 50% of employers lacking any formal process for assessing first aid needs such as a risk assessment policy being in place.

The concerns also highlighted that 80% of people have found themselves at work with no first aid cover whatsoever. Continue reading

CITB Predicts skilled Jobs boost in Liverpool

CITB Predicts skilled Jobs boost in LiverpoolLiverpool could not be better placed right now for the challenges and changes in the industry sector across Liverpool and the North West. The signs are evident, and the predictions are that Liverpool is already signposted as the Northern economic powerhouse.

The present demands and projects signed off in the region’s construction market could lead to almost 20,000 new jobs over the next five years. That is according to forecasts from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). Continue reading

CSCS Labourers card application explained

Applying for your CSCS Labourers CardThe Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) is making changes as to how to obtain a CSCS Green Card (Labourer Card).

These new requirements being introduced from July 2014, state that along with the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) Test, a qualification (or alternative) must be achieved in order to apply for the Green Card. Continue reading

Care Certificate now launched by Skills for Care

Skills for Care now launch the new Care CertificateSkills for Care have now announced the launch of the new ‘Care Certificate’ to help Health Care sector staff in their standards of care. The launch is focused on a number of pre-set standards of care and will be used for new starters and existing staff as refresher training.

The new changes come into effect in the wake of the failings at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust which highlighted inconsistencies in training. The Care Certificate was a recommendation from the Cavendish review, which suggested how to improve the quality of care provided by health and care support workers. Continue reading

Former football icon backs asbestos campaign

former football icon backs asbestos campaignFormer England Captain Stuart Pearce (MBE), once known on the turf as “Psycho” because of the fear he instilled into his football opponents, now admits that he is the one living in fear of a real silent killer.

Before his footballer days he was an electrician in the 1980’s and has now admitted that he could have been exposed many times to the deadly killer asbestos.  If he is right then he has a high probability of developing mesothelioma – the biggest killer in the workplace. Continue reading

HSE anniversary – 41 years of Health and Safety

HSE anniversary - 41 years of Health and SafetyHSE anniversary – 41 years of Health and Safety – The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was founded on the 31 July 1974 and its headquarters are based in Bootle, Liverpool. The HSE are responsible for the regulation and enforcement of workplace health and safety. It is also responsible for research into occupational risks for England, Wales and Scotland.

It is 41 years since the introduction of the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act 1974’ and is seen as one of the best pieces of legislation on the statute books. Continue reading

Careers in Construction for Liverpool school leavers

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is urging school leavers in the Liverpool area to apply for construction apprenticeships for a rewarding career in the industry.

Careers in construction for Liverpool school leaversCITB manage the recruitment and delivery of apprenticeships with employers, and coordinate learning both on site and in college.

Hugh Baird College is one of more than 200 across the country which is contracted with CITB to work in partnership to deliver its ‘gold standard’ apprenticeships.

The timings for the request could not have come at a better time in Liverpool. Construction and building plans are moving ahead and leaving austerity measures well behind. Continue reading