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New AED Location Sign & Information Poster

13th November 2017

Following extensive research and public consultation, the Resuscitation Council (UK) and the British Heart Foundation have developed a new UK AED location sign and a supporting information poster, the new sign has been accepted by the HSE.  The aim of the new sign and information poster is to ensure that more people understand what AEDs are used for and are encouraged to use them. The new AED location sign makes the following changes to the current one: It changes the lightning bolt icon into a stylised ECG heart trace – respondents overwhelmingly said they would be more likely to use a sign with this icon on. The description is changed to “Defibrillator – Heart Restarter” – respondents said they thought this term would most encourage [More…]

Health & Safety Statistics 2017

13th September 2017

The HSE Published online today (1 November) the latest statistics on work-related health and safety in Great Britain and includes the following key annual figures (2016/17): 1.3 million working people suffering from a work-related ill health 2,542 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2015) 137 workers killed at work 609,000 injuries occurred at work according to the Labour Force Survey 70,116 injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR 31.2 million working days lost due to work-related ill health and workplace injury £14.9 billion estimated cost of injuries and ill health from current working conditions (2015/16) For further information visit   http://www.hse.gov.uk/Statistics/index.htm?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

FAW & EFAW Courses to Include Defibrillator Training

9th November 2016

In June, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced the requirement for all workplace first-aiders to be trained in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) from 31 December 2016. This is as a result of a change to the guidelines of the Resuscitation Council UK, which now state that when managing a casualty in need of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), a first-aider must request an AED. Since 2009 LifeSaver Training has offered its clients FREE Automated External Defibrillation Training and certification on all its first aid courses and we are pleased to see that this vital life saving skill will be incorporated in the First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work syllabus.

Health and safety statistics 2015/2016

9th November 2016

Key Health & Safety Statistics for Great Britain (2015/2016) 1.3 million working people suffering from a work-related illness 2,515 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2014) 144 workers killed at work 72,702 other injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR 621,000 injuries occurred at work according to the Labour Force Survey 30.4 million working days lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury £14.1 billion estimated cost of injuries and ill health from current working conditions (2014/15) Source – http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/?ebul=hsegen&cr=1/04-nov-16

Resuscitation Guidelines 2015

3rd December 2015

The Resuscitation 2015 guidelines contain detailed information about basic and advanced life support for adults, paediatrics and the newborn. Also included are guidelines for the use of Automated External Defibrillators and other related topics. The Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines have been adapted from the 2015 ERC Guidelines and are tailored specifically to clinical practice in the UK. From UK Resuscitation Council Guidelines There are three key changes: 1.    ‘Shouting for help’ is no longer a step to be taught on it s own. The guidelines now state that the first aider should ‘ask someone to call 999/112’ after checking for normal breathing. 2.    When calling 999/112, activate speaker function on phone to communicate with dispatcher. 3.    Emphasis on seizure like episodes should not be confused [More…]

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