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25Jan25th January 2022

How Often Should A Defibrillator Be Checked?

The British Heart Foundation suggests that a defibrillator should be checked once a week to ensure the life-saving device remains in working order, with the main checks being: it’s overall condition, the battery, it’s location and spare electrode pads. Ensuring you check your AED once a week is a really quick and simple task to carry out but, rest assured should you need to use it, you know everything is in order. How To Check A Defibrillator Although the...

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13Jan13th January 2022

Hazmat Placards Meanings

Hazmat placards provide critical information about the kind of materials that are being transported and the risks associated with them. The hazardous chemicals/dangerous goods are divided by the United Nation Committee of Experts on the Transport of dangerous goods into a number of classes and colours, and it is crucial that anyone who handles or works around hazardous materials is able to identify their placards and what they mean. Hazmat Placard Classes And Colours Explained: Numbers 1-9 represent the different...

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15Nov15th November 2021

When Is Ear Protection Required?

Ear protection should be worn if exposed to a sound level which is close to or greater than the occupational exposure limits for noise, which is 85dB(A). Exposures at or above this level are considered hazardous and if left without ear protection, can cause noise induced hearing loss. Hearing protection is designed to reduce the intensity of sound and comes in the form of ear defenders and ear plugs. Ear Protection And The Law The Control...

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11Nov11th November 2021

Is It The Employer’s Responsibility To Provide PPE?

The simple answer is yes - employers are legally required to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) if their employee’s work in an environment where there may be a risk to their health and safety. The type of equipment required will depend on a range of factors, including the the hazards involved and the working environment. It’s best practice to carry out a thorough risk assessment to identify what kind of equipment employees need, in order to stay safe. PPE Legislation Some...

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26Aug26th August 2021

How To Properly Use A Fire Extinguisher

Although having a fire extinguisher in the workplace is crucial, it is equally important for all staff to have full understanding of how to use one. If not used correctly, it may be ineffective in extinguishing a fire and result in devastating damage to a property and, worst case scenario, can cause injury and death. It is also important to be aware of the different types of fire extinguishers available to suit the different types of fire you may be...

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