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July 26, 2011

Search begins for first-aid heroes

St John Ambulance has launched its First Aid Awards to recognise the achievements of individuals who champion first aid.
 
The awards aim to raise awareness about the importance of first aid and to celebrate those who have put their knowledge to good use. According to figures released by the Office of National Statistics,  up to 150,000 people in the UK die in situations where first aid could have been administered to give them a chance of survival.
 
The awards have three categories, which ensure recognition for employees, businesses and communities that have led the way in first aid. The ‘difference’ award celebrates individuals who have saved a life using their skills; and the ‘community’ category recognises organisations that have been actively involved in promoting the benefits of first-aid training to their customers and the public. Finally, the ‘workplace’ award rewards organisations that have broadened the positive impact of first-aid training for their businesses, employees, customers and the community.
 
Finalists will be invited to attend a celebratory black-tie awards dinner, which will take place at the Lancaster London Hotel, near Hyde Park, on 30 November.€

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In this episode of the Safety & Health Podcast, we hear from Matt Birtles, Principal Ergonomics Consultant at HSE’s Science and Research Centre, about the different approaches to managing the risks associated with Musculoskeletal disorders.

Matt, an ergonomics and human factors expert, shares his thoughts on why MSDs are important, the various prevalent rates across the UK, what you can do within your own organisation and the Risk Management process surrounding MSD’s.

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Mbell
Mbell
13 years ago

I would like to draw your attention to my wife Roanne.
I have seen her help people after falling in the street and assisting with full CPR within a restaurant we were attending, she continued with the procedure until a Doctor and nurse came forward to carry on.
Two years ago Roanne retrained to complete the Health and Safety diploma through RRC training, completing the training in nine month; I guess this is all part of her caring nature and her willingness
to help.