Posted on November 7th 2011
All tree climbers must wear helmets with a chinstrap. Eye protection and gloves should be worn when using handsaws. All clothing must be non-stag, gloves can be worn if required and boots must be sturdy and have a good grip.
Posted on November 7th 2011
Danger – make sure it’s safe to help • Check that it is safe for you to help the casualty. Do not put yourself at risk.
Posted on November 7th 2011
Spaces still left on this week’s ‘Emergency First Aid at Work’ course. Course is on Thursday 10th November at Blake Training Centre, Middlezoy @ £60 + VAT. Please ring for more details on 01823 690042 or check our course page by going to http://www.blaketraining.co.uk/first-aid-courses.
Posted on November 4th 2011
While no PPE can provide 100% protection against cuts from chainsaws, the following should be used:
Posted on October 18th 2011
Food poisoning affects millions of people each year in the UK, the seriousness of which cannot be underestimated because:
Posted on October 18th 2011
When dealing with a casualty who is injured or ill it is important to treat the most serious condition first.
Posted on October 18th 2011
CPR is an emergency procedure used to treat victims of cardiac and respiratory arrest. CPR can be done in a hospital with drugs and special equipment or as a first-aid technique. In either case it is done with great urgency to avoid the brain damage or death that result from four to six minutes without oxygen.
Posted on October 3rd 2011
Just to let you know that spaces are still available on the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering NEXT week (13th October). This is an acredited Chartered Institute of Environmental Health course aimed at those food handlers in the catering sector.
Posted on August 2nd 2011
Welcome to the new Blake Training Blog.