H&S

Coronavirus COVID-19 and First Aid Training

16th March 2020

At LifeSaver Training we are always hyper-vigilant with regards to the cleanliness & hygiene of our training materials and premises, and in light of the coronavirus we have increased our cleaning regime, using anti-bacterial and anti-viral products. For those attending one of our various first aid courses we provide individual disposable face-shields for personal protection when performing mouth to mouth rescusitation on the CPR manikins. The manikins are cleaned with anti-bacterial wipes between individual student use. At the end of each course the CPR manikins are dismantalled and subjected to a stringent cleaning process, the used lungs are disposed of and news lungs fitted ready for the next course. We would ask attendees to follow current public health advice regarding coronavirus and should they show [More…]

Health and safety statistics 2014/15

3rd November 2015

The latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain and includes the following key annual figures (2014/15) publish on line by the HSE on the 27th October 2015: 1.2 million working people suffering from a work-related illness. 2,538 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2013). 142 workers killed at work. 76,000 other injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR. 611,000 injuries at work from the Labour Force Survey. 27.3 million working days lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury. £14.3 billion estimated cost of injuries and ill health from current working conditions (2013/14). http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/index.htm?ebull=stats/oct=15&cr=01