First Aid Rx+
The events of 2020 have seen Mental Health issues pushed to the forefront of society. Is your gym equipped to help members and staff? Do you have a qualified Mental Health First Aider? There are many Mental Health First Aid online courses that can help you and you workforce to identify when someone needs an […]
Brush up those qualifications!
Are your essential training qualifications are up to date? There are numerous online options to brush up on your First Aid, CPR and AED (although practical experience is also necessary when you can!) There are also many Fire Marshal courses out there – it is essential to have one member of staff who is a […]
Who’s who?
How many first aiders and fire marshals do you have at your gym? According to the HSE, first aid provision must be ‘adequate and appropriate in the circumstances’. This means that you must provide sufficient first aid equipment, facilities and personnel. Likewise you must have at least one fire marshal, with the requirement increasing with […]
Best before……?
Did you know that First Aid equipment has expiration dates? This includes bandages, plasters, eye wash, wipes, defibrillator pads & batteries, and more. When was the last time you checked your first aid kit for out of date equipment and do you have a written record of it and any replacements made? #firstaid #keepitlegal #keepitsafe […]
Why get an AED?
A defibrillator (or AED) is a device that gives a high energy shock to the heart of someone in cardiac arrest. Having an AED in your gym can save lives. For every minute it takes for an AED to reach someone and deliver a shock, survival chances drop by 10% (www.bhf.org.uk). Making sure your staff […]