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In 2013, 91,000 schoolchildren were trained in first aid by St John Ambulance's schools team. [15] In 2014, the organisation launched The Big First Aid Lesson, a free first aid lesson that was streamed live into classrooms across England. 32,384 students took part in the inaugural event. [41] Events took place the following three years.
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (c. 37) (HSWA 1974, HASWA or HASAWA) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that as of 2011 defines the fundamental structure and authority for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare within the United Kingdom.
PPE would include such things as hard hats, eye protection, safety harnesses, life jackets and safety footwear. [3] The regulations however do not apply where requirements for PPE are detailed in other regulations, these include the: Control of lead at Work Regulations 2002, Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999; Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006
The HSE was created by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and has since absorbed earlier regulatory bodies such as the Factory Inspectorate and the Railway Inspectorate though the Railway Inspectorate was transferred to the Office of Rail and Road in April 2006. [3] The HSE is sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions.
PASS (The basic steps for portable fire extinguisher use.) [6] Pull or Pin - Pull the pin at the top of the fire extinguisher (and immediately test the extinguisher). Aim - Aim the nozzle or outlet of the extinguisher at the base of the fire. Squeeze - Squeeze the handles of the extinguisher to begin discharging it.
First aid is generally performed by someone with basic medical or first response training. Mental health first aid is an extension of the concept of first aid to cover mental health, [ 2 ] while psychological first aid is used as early treatment of people who are at risk for developing PTSD . [ 3 ]
Casualty lifting is the first step of casualty movement, an early aspect of emergency medical care. It is the procedure used to put the casualty (the patient) on a stretcher . Developed emergency services use lifting devices , such as scoop stretchers , that allow secured lifting with minimal personnel.
[3] Breach of the health and safety regulations is a crime throughout the UK. In England and Wales contravention is punishable on summary conviction or on indictment with an unlimited fine. [4] Both individuals and corporations can be punished, [5] and sentencing practice is published by the Sentencing Guidelines Council. [6]