Greggs the high street Bakers have been fined £50,000 and ordered to pay costs for a further £20,326 after the Company pleaded guilty at Isleworth Crown Court on the 13th of December. Greggs were ordered to pay the fine and costs for serious breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (the “RRO”). The [...]

Paediatric First Aid courses are designed to train individuals to provide first aid care for infants and children and are specifically relevant for Professional Child Carers and Parents. The course provides essential skills for adults in basic life support relevant to the infant and child. A Paediatric First Aid course should meet the first aid [...]

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 [...]