Your first aid supplier has informed you that there’s a new British Standard that specifies the content of first aid kits. They are suggesting that you need to replace all your existing kits with the
new ones. Is this necessary?
Published 05.09.2011
According to some suppliers, first aid kits which are not British Standard BS-8599 compliant are now illegal. Is this really the case?
Published 19.03.2012
The HSE has updated its simple guidance leaflet which identifies the steps businesses should take to manage first aid. Has much changed and what are the implications?
Published 28.08.2014
You’ve heard that the HSE has finally set a minimum temperature of 16°C for all workplaces. Is this really the case and, if so, does this mean that staff shouldn’t work in environments that are too
cold?
Published 31.01.2012
Finally, the HSE has authorised the changes to its approved first aid training courses. To reflect the new system, we’ve updated our free sample first aid policy statement. What’s new?
Published 07.10.2009
You’ve been approached by a first aid training provider telling you it’s necessary to retrain staff immediately. Why is this, and must you do it?
Published 22.10.2009
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 (as amended) come into force on 1 October. How is this going to affect first aid training?
Published 30.09.2013
You’ve noticed that at large events there’s always an ambulance present. How do you know if your event needs one too, and what else do you need to take into consideration when planning medical cover?
Published 26.09.2011
When changes were made to first aid training guidelines, many course providers continued with the same offering. Employers have also tended to stick with what they’ve always done, but is this the
right decision?
Published 04.11.2021
Never likely to miss a trick, some sign companies are latching on to forthcoming changes in the standards for safety signs. But is there any truth in the rumour that it’s going to have “huge
implications for businesses”?
Published 08.11.2012