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Acting FAST Could Save a Life
First Aid if You Suspect a Stroke With Stroke Awareness Month coming up in May, we wanted to make sure everyone knows how to recognise the signs and what to do in an emergency. A stroke occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, either by a blood clot...
Helping When an Elderly Person Has Fallen
Would you know what to do? Have you ever witnessed an elderly person fall and felt unsure about how to help? You’re not alone. When an elderly person falls in public, the immediate response of bystanders can really make a difference to their recovery and...
A guide to first aid for sports injuries
Injuries are an unfortunate reality for anyone who participates in sports, from weekend warriors to professional athletes. Whether it's a sprained ankle on the soccer field or a pulled muscle during a gym workout, knowing how to provide basic first aid can make a...
Food Safety First Aid
Protecting Your Customers and Your Business Everyone who works with food has a special responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensuring that the food they serve, or sell is perfectly safe to eat. This responsibility is not only ethical but also...
7 Essential First Aid Skills for Everyone
As Oscar Wilde said, expect the unexpected. Having essential first aid skills can make the difference between life and death. Whether you are at home, work, or out in public, emergencies can happen at any time. Being prepared with basic first aid knowledge empowers...
Debunking Defibrillator Myths
A cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Defibrillators are life-saving devices that play a crucial role in emergency medical situations, particularly during sudden cardiac arrests. Despite their importance, many misconceptions surround their use and...
Would you know how to respond to a crisis or a public safety incident?
The UK, despite its generally peaceful nature, is not immune to crises and public safety incidents. These can range from the relatively commonplace, such as road traffic accidents and house fires, to large-scale emergencies like floods, storms, and even terrorist...
10 Common First Aid Myths Debunked
In emergency situations, knowing how to administer proper first aid can make the difference between life and death. However, many misconceptions about first aid persist, potentially leading to harmful outcomes. Let us debunk some common first aid myths and explore the...
The Benefits of Having a Mental Health First Aider in the Workplace
With as many as one in four people experiencing mental health difficulties mental health in the workplace has become a far more widely discussed subject in recent years. In the same way as a physical injury needs immediate care, challenges related to mental health...
Fire Wardens: Legal Requirements and Best Practices
Fire safety in the workplace is a legal obligation and a moral imperative to ensure the safety of everyone within the organisation. The key person for fire safety in a business setting is the Fire Warden, also sometimes called a Fire Marshal. This role, while often...
Site Safety Best Practises
Keeping Your Team Safe Site safety is an important part of any construction project. Not only does it impact the health and safety of your team, but it also impacts the end result. While personally, we don’t go out on site, we do know how important it is to manage...
Why Should You Consider a Mental Health First Aid Course?
In today's busy world, we need to be more aware of mental health than ever before. You've heard about first aid for physical injuries, but have you thought about the importance of mental health first aid? Supporting mental well-being has become more and more important...
How important is AED training?
Knowing how to operate a defibrillator can mean the difference between life and death when someone's heart stops beating - a crucial moment where every second matters. Using a defibrillator along with CPR boosts the odds of surviving after heart problems. This has...
Why First Aid Matters in Everyday Life
Understanding why first aid matters in everyday life keeps people safe and healthy. First aid plays a big part in stopping accidents and giving help before medical help arrives. When people learn how to give first aid, they find out about wound care, easing pain, and...
First Aid Tips for Workplace Emergencies
While we like to think it won’t, emergencies do happen, especially at work. Having people who know how to respond to common accidents can provide immediate relief and reduce recovery/healing time. Assess the Situation In any first aid emergency, the first...
Prevent Heat Exhaustion at Work
Ok, so we have seen a light dusting of sunshine so far this summer but there’s nothing like being prepared for the possibility of a full on heat wave hitting the British Isles – it has happened before after all! One of the things with living in a country where...
Emergency First Aid or First Aid at Work?
We all know how important first aid training is, whether it's in an emergency situation or in everyday life. Having a basic understanding of how to help someone in need can be invaluable. Knowing how to properly assess a situation and provide the necessary help can...
What is involved in mental Health First Aid?
Some people still struggle to talk about mental health but it’s something that costs UK employers an estimated £34.9 billion each year. The benefits of having members of your team trained in Mental Health First Aid and being able to spot the early signs means they...
Can anyone administer first aid?
First aid is an important life skill that literally saves lives, especially in the workplace. Accidents and injuries can occur at any time, so it’s essential to be prepared to provide immediate help. However, it does beg the question: Can anyone administer first aid...
Choosing the Right First Aid Training Course
Accidents and emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, and having the knowledge and confidence to provide immediate care can make a significant difference in the outcome. Are you someone who wants to be prepared for any emergency? Whether you're a parent, an...
Legal Requirements for First Aid in Schools
Employers have a responsibility to ensure that their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or become ill at work. Ensuring Safety Your Guide to First Aid Requirements in Schools What are the Legal Requirements when it comes to...
The Role of a Fire Warden
When it comes to safety in the workplace, fire emergencies are always a top concern. Fires can cause devastating damage and put lives at risk which is why fire wardens play such an important role within any organisation. Why Proper Training is Essential for...
When is the best time to refresh your first aid skills?
"...first aid training does not last forever. That knowledge and the ability to apply it over time can fade." Meeting the requirement for first aid cover sounds simple. Ensure you have enough tools, such as first aid kits, and make sure you have enough people...
Protect Yourself from Heat Stroke
As extreme weather seems to be becoming a regular part of the British summer, we thought it would be good to run through what to do if someone gets exposed to too much hot weather. Understanding Symptoms and Prevention Strategies As extreme weather seems to be...
How many First Aiders do we require in our School?
In a School there are a variety of situations that can occur, minor incidents like a scratch, bruise etc will most likely not require a First Aider, a bumped head or broken limb will require a First Aider. If we had a pound for every time we were asked this...
World ‘Restart a Heart Day’
"...by learning and performing CPR, you could be the difference between life and death for a loved one at home, a colleague at work, or a stranger in the street." STS First Aid are proud to raise awareness of the Resuscitation Council (UK) campaign ‘World...
Minor injury when exercising? Don’t panic, STS First Aid can help.
The benefits of sports and exercise far outweigh the risks, but occasionally injuries do happen. At STS First Aid we get lots of questions about sports injuries and what to do, the guide below should answer your biggest questions. What causes sports injuries...
STS First Aid guide to treating sprains
STS First Aid guide to treating sprains. Helping you get back to enjoying your holidays!As the summer is in full swing we are all running around more and invariably we start to see more injuries crop up. One common problem is a sprained or strained ankle so we have...
How to help someone who is having a nosebleed
Nosebleeds can be frightening, but they aren't usually a sign of anything serious and can often be treated at home.Nosebleeds can be frightening, but they aren't usually a sign of anything serious and can often be treated at home. During a nosebleed, blood flows from...
5 most common types of accidents on holiday and how to avoid them
Some holidays are inherently dangerous. Sporting breaks such as skiing, snowboarding and sailing all carry a high risk of injury but in fact, even the most chilled out vacation could land you in a foreign hospital or medical centre.The Government Travel Aware site has...
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