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Defibrillators and accessories you need to help save lives
A cardiac arrest can happen to someone at any time and anywhere. It’s important to be prepared by having a defibrillator to hand.
First aid kit items for treating different types of burn injuries
Burns are a common injury, especially in the household, that need to be treated quickly and correctly in order to limit damage to the skin. There are a range of first aid items for a variety of burns.
What are the latest BSI first aid kit standards?
The standards set out for first aid kits are curated by the British Standards Institute (BSI). The body publishes new and updated standards on a regular basis for a wide range of sectors beyond just health and safety. But what does it mean when a standard is withdrawn and revised?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for home use
The importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is often associated more closely with workplaces and the legislation that comes with it.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) explained and where it is used
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for ensuring adequate levels of health & safety across all aspects of first aid.
Family Safety Week: A guide to first aid at home
Family Safety Week is a timely reminder of the safety precautions we can all take in our own homes.
Essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items for infection control
Winter colds & viruses pose a heightened risk to our health. Our Essential PPE items champion high standards of personal hygiene.
Defibrillators for schools and the options available
Which type of defibrillator should we use in a school? It’s a common misconception that heart attacks & cardiac arrest are conditions that only affect older adults.
The different types of first aid kit and what they contain
Which type of first aid kit should I buy? First aid kits come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, with varieties catered to the workplace, domestic and community environments.
Shocking medical treatments from the past
We are fortunate today to have access to a wide range of safe and effective first aid medical practices, but it hasn’t always been this way.
BSI standards for workplace first aid kits explained
The latest BSI standards for workplace first aid kits (BS 8599-1:2019) came into effect on 10th January 2019.
Blood types explained and why some groups are rarer than others
We are each part of many different blood groups, each with its own qualities. What differentiates each type is crucial when it comes to blood transfusions.
