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As you are aware the HSE Approval system ceased to exist from midnight on September 30th2013.   The HSE will then pass the responsibility of “checking” the suitability of the Training Provider and the competency of the individual Trainer to the employer (the procurer of training).   Guidance from the HSE to support employers with this is available on the HSE website:    http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l74.pdf  - First Aid at Work, a gui...

Just about every workplace will contain substances and materials that could present a risk to health. They may be part of the manufacturing process e.g. the raw materials used to make the company’s product or waste materials generated by work activities e.g. welding fumes. They could be nothing more serious than the cleaning materials kept in the cleaner’s cupboard.   Most substances have the potential to cause harm and to give rise to ill health, but the risk of such outcomes is ...

When employing seasonal and young workers it is vital that businesses consider the additional risks associated. Below are reasons why these types of workers are at greater risk than seasoned employees, as well some tips to make sure you’re prepared for taking them under your wing.   Why so risky?   Unfamiliarity - Those who are new, temporary or going into their first job will not know the specific work environment and it will take them time to get used to it. They’re l...

Slips and trips are a big cause of accidents, both minor and major, resulting in not only bruised bodies and bruised egos but long lasting injuries - some with permanent outcomes. Every year over 11,000 people seriously injure themselves from a slip or trip resulting in sprains, breaks and fractures. This counts for around 38% of all major injuries.   All workplaces, from offices to construction sites and shops to car parks are not 100% safe and risk free. So we’ve posted a list of ...

Come and see Aid Training at Tidworth Leisure Centre on 19th September 2013, 10.30am to 3.30pm. ...

I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how much everyone enjoyed the course today.  The feedback on Justin was glowing; they found him “passionate and informative” so please pass that on to him.   Thank you so much for the CPR training today excellent as usual and James is superb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   ...

Heart attacks and cardiac arrests are serious medical emergencies that are often confused with one another. We have created the following infographic to shed some light on their differences, their signs and symptoms and treatments. Please feel free to share this with others and you can even add it to your own website with the below embed code.   Embed Code:  <img src="https://www.aid-training.co.uk/sites/default/files/imagecache/news-image/cardiac_arrest_heart_attack_inf...

We're happy to announce a number of new dates for several courses below. Stay tuned as we'll be announcing more dates early next week. For a complete list of 2013 courses, please email us (info@aid-training.co.uk) or call 01985 878598.   AED Instructor Course   Warminster Monday 5th August Monday 7th October London Monday 22nd July Monday 6th September   Please click here for details or make an enquiry about the course. ...

Earlier this week the government released details of the new curriculum for UK schools. There was a glaring omission from the document which represented, in our opinion, a huge missed opportunity – statutory first aid education for pupils.   You may recall Aid Training’s Twitition campaign earlier this year, which urged the government to bring this crucial skill to schoolchildren around the country. Many other organisations campaigned for this same cause, yet our collective voices...

Recently Graham Freeman, one of our lead trainers in Conflict Management and related courses, has been at City and Guilds head office in London working with their internal team who have been tasked with revamping and improving 2884 and 2886, the Conflict Management courses. Initial feedback about Graham and Aid Training’s involvement has been very positive, “We really appreciate your input, experience and expertise”.    ...