The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is emphasising the need to control asbestos and protect workers’ health during Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November. Britain’s health and safety watchdog highlighted the fact that 12,000 people still die from work-related lung diseases, including lung cancer, each year. These deaths are linked to exposure to hazardous...
Remember, Remember… Fire safety in the Workplace
We all know Bonfire Night is a time when fireworks and bonfires light up the sky and keep us warm in the chilly autumn weather. While you “Remember, Remember the 5th of November,” we want to remind you about the importance of fire safety. No matter the setting, fire risks are always present. Here...
Skills for Care warns “clock is ticking” on social care recruitment
The latest report from Skills for Care highlights ongoing social care recruitment and retention challenges, with any workforce improvements driven by international recruitment. The State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report reveals that the adult social care workforce grew, and vacancies fell, for the second successive year during 2023-24....
How to Respond to an Emergency
Every year in the UK, more than 30,000 people experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Sadly, fewer than 1 in 10 will survive. Early CPR and early defibrillation are essential to significantly increase a person's chances of survival. With every minute that passes without these crucial first steps, the chances of survival can drop by...
Learn CPR and save lives with Restart a Heart Day 2024
Today (16th October) is Restart a Heart Day 2024, which aims to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and encourage people to learn life-saving CPR. Taking place on and around 16th October every year, Restart a Heart Day is led by an alliance of national and international partners, such as the British Heart Foundation,...
Guide to Booking Training for School Inset Days
Inset days are essential opportunities for school staff to engage in professional development, improve skills, and ensure they are well-prepared to create safe and supportive learning environments. First Response Training (FRT) is a national training provider specialising in high-quality first aid, health and safety, and specialised training for schools, pre-schools, nurseries, and childcare settings....
World Mental Health Day: Promoting Mental Health at Work
World Mental Health Day, occurring every year on 10th October, is the perfect opportunity to focus on improving mental health for all. This year’s theme is “It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace”, aiming to create healthier, more supportive work environments. At First Response Training, we value mental health and wellbeing in...
World Mental Health Day 2024: Prioritise mental health in the workplace
World Mental Health Day falls on 10th October each year, and the theme for the global campaign in 2024 is ‘It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace.’ World Mental Health Day was established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). For the past 32 years, the campaign has...
Construction firm fined after ‘tragic incident’ led to worker death
A major construction company has been fined £285,000 after a “tragic incident” led to the death of one worker and seriously injured another. Balfour Beatty were prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for health and safety failings which led to the incident during the construction of a new engineering hall at the...
IOSH campaign tackles unpaid hours affecting worker health and safety
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has launched a new campaign to highlight the issue of ‘small print’ in workers’ contracts, after their recent survey revealed an “epidemic” of unpaid work could be risking worker health and safety. The world’s largest occupational safety and health (OSH) body says that half of the...
How to Support People with ADHD
ADHD Awareness Month, held annually in October, provides an opportunity to educate, advocate, and support those living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). While October is a key time for raising awareness, supporting individuals with ADHD should be a continuous effort. Here’s how you can get involved during ADHD Awareness Month and beyond....
Pay more attention to happiness at work
The last week of September (23rd-27th September 2024) is International Week of Happiness at Work, encouraging both individuals and organisations to pay more attention to happiness at work. The international movement highlights the fact that we spend a significant portion of our lives at work, and it therefore has a major influence on our...
ADHD Awareness is key this October – and all year-round
October is ADHD Awareness Month and the theme for 2024 is “Awareness is key!” Organisations across the world are partnering to help raise awareness and impart valuable information about ADHD and its treatments. Organisations including ADHD Europe, the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD), the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC),...
300 new state nurseries promised to meet childcare demands
The Education Secretary has pledged the introduction of 300 new state nurseries in England within the next 12 months. The nurseries are set to open within English schools by next September to meet rising demand prompted by the introduction of free childcare for children from the age of 9 months. The new Labour government...
Creating a Happy and Inclusive Working Environment
In today’s dynamic work environment, fostering happiness and inclusivity is key to building an engaged and productive team. This is especially relevant as we celebrate both International Happiness at Work Week and National Inclusion Week. Both occasions encourage us to reflect on how we can create workplaces where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered...