Site Safety Days This time last week, we were deep into one of the services that we don’t often talk about, but really should!!! For the 3rd year running, ITW in Leicester closed their site and handed it over to us for the day to carry out a Site Safety Day. After several planning meetings with the…
DetailsIt’s Fire Safety Week again and in our experience, knowledge of Fire Doors is vitally important in any commercial fire strategy. Why are Fire Doors Important? For years, we’ve known about the benefits that smoke & fire alarms will bring in making you aware of a fire in a building, but let’s think 1 step…
DetailsTo serve in the armed forces can be one of the most fulfilling and proudest times of your life. It certainly was for me. I served for 9 years in the RAF Regiment only leaving due to a young family. But leaving the military for a career in ‘Civvy Street’, as we call it, can be…
DetailsTen reasons why businesses will choose health and safety distance learning. Even before Covid-19, distance learning and training was on the rise, and this was certainly the case in health and safety. But now, in the midst of a pandemic, distance learning with technologies such as video conferencing and VR, is coming into its…
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Reason for the problem We’re currently facing a perfect storm in mental health and wellbeing at work. The pressures during lockdown and how they’re causing mental illness are well-documented and, as a trainer of mental health first aiders and as an organisation who supports companies with this, I’m seeing for myself the impact the…
DetailsMisuse of extension leads is a common cause of fires in the home. Do you know how to use them safely? Watch this short video for some help and guidance and if there any questions then feel free to ask away, we will be happy to answer your questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nh_sCUlzDM Overloading of your sockets is…
DetailsWill your standard doors that are found in most homes protect you? The answer is Yes! (for a limited amount of time) How will they help you? In most workplaces, fire doors play an integral part in stopping fire and smoke spread. Fire doors are different from most conventional doors that are found within homes,…
DetailsThe What 3 Words app is an amazing free app that has unlimited uses. Whether your children are lost and don’t know where they are or you come across an emergency situation in the middle of a hill walk, this app will tell you exactly where you are to within a few metres. How does…
DetailsFire in the Home Escape Planning People are aware that most businesses and public venues, must, by law, create a plan to facilitate everyone to escape in the event of a fire. But when was the last time, if ever, that you thought about what your escape plan at home would be in…
DetailsAt 1st Choice Safety Training & Consultancy, we will ALWAYS provide fire trainers with either current or previous Fire Service experience. This means that you can have confidence that when we train you, you will receive training that is relevant and backed with thorough industry knowledge. what are some of the other advantages? We can…
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