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Why your company should provide manual handling training

Manual HandlingBy Scott Mathie27th February 2019

Manual handling training is a necessary part of keeping safety levels high within the workplace, especially with manual handling related injuries being one of the biggest causes of lost work days within the workplace. Lifting or carrying heavy objects can lead to injuries such as minor aches to long-term muscle disorientation so it is important…

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Fire Safety in Residential Care Homes

Fire SafetyBy Scott Mathie28th January 2019

The danger fire presents is a popular understanding to all but many people may be surprised as to how these occurrences present themselves in our lives and how many, in particular, occur within our residential care homes. The event of fires in our care homes is not a shocking newsflash but the topic is not…

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Why you need to have emergency first aid in the workplace – A must read!

First AidBy Scott Mathie30th November 2018

Whether you work within an office or a shop, emergency first aid at work qualification is an important addition to your working environment. When it comes to first aid, we all know that it is a vital aspect of our working lives. We need to understand how to use the correct equipment and procedures if…

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Why is learning about health and safety so important?

Fire SafetyBy Scott Mathie18th October 2018

No matter what business you are working for, there will always be a risk for accidents and injuries to your self or your fellow colleagues. This is why it is important to have skilled members amongst your team, so they can come to aid whenever an unfortunate situation has occurred. In all workplaces, health and…

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Supporting World Mental Health Day – October 2018

OtherBy Scott Mathie10th October 2018
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Highlights from September’s Mental Health Course

OtherBy Scott Mathie24th September 2018

As many of you may be aware, last week we held our third Mental Health First Aid course at the Leicester Tigers Rugby Club, and yet again it was a great success! The aim of the course was to educate professionals and the public about the importance of recognizing Mental Health issues in the workplace…

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Book Your Space At Our Mental Health Awareness Course Today!

OtherBy Scott Mathie24th August 2018

Mental Health related issues in the workplace are becoming an increasing concern and need to be addressed early to protect the health and wellbeing of our employees and fellow colleagues. Our mental health first aid course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to identify the early signs of mental health issues and…

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Importance of mental health awareness in the workplace

OtherBy Scott Mathie27th July 2018

Mental-health related issues are more common than most of us think, with approximately 6.5 million adults in the UK suffering from a mental health problem such as depression and anxiety. Majority of us are so caught up in our hectic working lives that we never stop to think that our current lifestyle choices are proving…

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