The mention of health and safety always elicits a few grumbles, but people are grateful for the rules, regulations and safeguards when they have a near miss at work. It often takes an accident or incident to shake people up and to remember just how important safety is in the workplace. Ignorance and complacency are unfortunately all too common.
No kind of working environment is hazard free. No matter whether people work in an office, a warehouse, a factory or out on a construction site, there are hazards and risks that can cause problems. Responsible businesses invest heavily in safety to make sure workers are educated, aware and monitored to ensure they work as safely as possible. Even then things can and do go wrong. And when accidents happen people are always grateful for the intervention of the departmental first aider.
Thanks to first aid training each department, building and site has a responsible person on standby should anything go wrong. It’s reassuring to know that they’re on hand should disaster strike. These selfless individuals train up to acquire new skills that help to keep their colleagues safe and to make the workplace better for everyone.
Anyone can sign up for first aid courses. New trainees don’t need any prior experience, just some enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Businesses need to find trusted providers of this type of training to make sure their workplace is compliant with safety rules and regulations. Training includes elements of theory and practical. When people come back into the office they’ll have new skills that they can put into practice right away if required.
Never cut corners with safety. Training like this should be seen as an investment. It’s about more than compliance. It’s about good business too. A safer workplace is better for everyone.
For more information please visit – www.sja.org.uk
