People at work sometimes suffer injuries or fall ill. If this happens, it is important they receive immediate attention. First aid can save lives and can prevent injuries becoming severe. If someone in the workplace suffered an epileptic fit or went into a diabetic coma would you or a colleague know what to do? Obviously [...]

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First Aid in the Workplace People at work can suffer injuries or fall ill. First aid can save lives and could prevent minor injuries becoming serious. It is important that if someone falls ill at work, they receive immediate attention and if serious, an ambulance is called. If someone suffers an epileptic fit or heart [...]

In conjunction with the European Resuscitation Council and the Resuscitation Council UK new guidelines for trainers have been published on the 18th of October There are no major changes only subtle yet still important modifications Here are the amendments in brief When obtaining help, ask for an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) if one is available. [...]

What is a SIA Licence and why do you or your employee need this. The Security Industry Authority Licence, which was implemented in 2001 by the Home Office, was introduced for those working in the private security business such as security guards, bouncers at clubs and establishments, doormen and CCTV operators. The SIA Licence was [...]

Statement from SIA Chairman Ruth Henig At our conference in June, I outlined the SIA’s blueprint for the next stage of regulation for the private security industry. Our plan is to work with what is a maturing industry to achieve a steady reduction of the regulatory burden; empowering the industry to take greater control within [...]

Once seen as a male dominated profession, there is now a growing need for female Door Supervisors. Since the advent of Door Supervisor Licensing, more women are coming forward to work as Female Door Supervisors. Working as a Female Door Supervisor allows flexibility, often enabling women with children to work in the evenings and weekends. [...]

Door supervisors are an important and valued member of a team employed to judge the suitability of people and uphold security of those entering licensed premises. Door Supervisors are sometimes called bouncers and maintain order and safeguard the well-being of customers on the premises. The work of Door Supervisors can involve many aspects of security [...]

The London Fire Brigade has announced plans to include enhanced first aid equipment on all appliances working on the front line. This new first aid equipment will include defibrillators and stiff-neck collars. The New first aid training, will commence in mid 2007 and hopefully complete within the next 4 years. The London fire Brigade has [...]

Following a fire at a hotel in Lancashire, managing director Dennis Brunt was fined £18000 and ordered to pay costs of £1750 after the blaze at the Royal Hotel in Waterfoot. “The person responsible might well have been facing charges related to loss of life” – Coun Jimmy Eaton Eight people, including a small baby [...]