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What is in a Sports First Aid Kit?

As a minimum a sports aid kits needs to contain items suitable to treat minor injuries this could include bandages and microporous tape and safety pins to secure the bandage, saline cleansing wipes to clean wounds and grazes, ice packs for soft tissue damage and disposable vinyl gloves for personal protection.

What is Martyn's Law and What do Businesses Need to Do?

Martyn's Law also known as the Protection of Premises Bill, aims to enhance security measures at public venues such as theatres and concert venues. These measures not only help to prevent terrorist attacks but also create a sense of reassurance for individuals attending events or visiting these spaces. Ultimately, the goal is to create a safer environment for everyone to enjoy without compromising on the overall experience.

Is my workplace First Aid Kit HSE Compliant?

What needs to be in a workplace first aid kit to meet HSE guidelines?

HSE compliant first aid kits contain minimum quantities of the following items, depending on the size and risk level of a company. It will include as a minimum; first aid guidance leaflets, plasters, eye pads, bandages, safety pins, dressings, wound cleansing wipes and gloves. Find out more about staying compliant.

Common injuries in a school and the first aid items needed to treat them

One of the most common injuries requiring first aid for children regardless of where they are is a cut, scrape or graze! Slips and trips are often the culprits for this injury. As the staple of any first aid kit, plasters are a necessity and we have a range suitable for any size.

What you need to know about defibrillators and AEDs

What is a defibrillator? Are defibrillators and AEDs the same thing? These are common questions about one of first aid’s essential items.

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Choosing the right defibrillator

Demonstrate your commitment to the health and safety of your workforce and give those around you peace of mind that you are as prepared as possible for a life-changing cardiac event. We supply cost-effective defibrillators here or talk to our team of experts about your requirements by calling 0845 230 2090.

What Are The Different Types Of Bandages?

Read our guide to understand the differences between the different types of bandages and how to use them correctly and effectively.

Sports first aid kit essentials for eye injuries

Which first aid items should I buy for my sports club? Are there specific first aid products to treat eye injuries?

First aid at work - essential 5 items every workplace needs

What type of first aid items do we need in the workplace? Over the last decade, the HSE Standard First Aid Kit has been the most regularly used workplace and home kit, specially designed for treating strains, sprains, cuts and grazes.

First aid kit items for treating different types of burn injuries

Burns are a common injury, especially in the household, that need to be treated quickly and correctly in order to limit damage to the skin. There are a range of first aid items for a variety of burns.

What are the latest BSI first aid kit standards?

The standards set out for first aid kits are curated by the British Standards Institute (BSI). The body publishes new and updated standards on a regular basis for a wide range of sectors beyond just health and safety. But what does it mean when a standard is withdrawn and revised?