140,000 people a year suffer a cardiac arrest, with 70% of these incidents happening outside of hospitals. Once a cardiac arrest has set in, there is an incredibly short time period to save someone’s life and a defibrillator is key to this survival. In fact, having a defibrillator in your workplace can increase a person’s survival rate from 6% to 74%. Choosing whether to invest in an automated external defibrillator (AED) device can be a difficult decision to make as a business owner. We have worked to provide you with the right informati... Continue reading

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With the Flexible Working Regulations 2014 coming into force on 30 June, are you prepared for the upcoming changes to legislation? At first glance, there might not seem to be much difference in what is available now and what will come into effect on that date, but with recent statistics suggesting nearly nine million full time workers would like to work ‘flexibly’, the fact the Regulations will now allow anyone with 26 weeks' service to request flexible working suggest otherwise. The key is whether employers understand the changes and what... Continue reading

Electrocution is one of the leading causes of employee death in manufacturing. It’s quick and it’s powerful, which is why employers should be extra vigilant about training employees and taking steps to prevent accidents. Employers and employees must have a basic understanding of electricity and the risks associated with exposure. Below is some basic information that everyone working near electrical hazards should know — including the risks, what you should be looking for and steps you should be taking. What are the risks of electricity?... Continue reading

It may be Bike Week UK this week, but in our latest blog from Sarah Liveing, founder of Walking Works and healthy living expert, we hear ten reasons why walking to and from work is the way forward. Here are Sarah’s top ten tips: 1. Your internal organs and their functionality are really important. If you sit for a prolonged period of time you can become more at risk of high blood pressure and cholesterol. Walking can help counteract this as your body temperature increases and so too does your blood flow around the body providing a regular ... Continue reading