Sandstone news archive of: first aid

Why aren't we training for electric vehicle first aid?

In order to meet HSE guidelines if you have electric vehicles on site you must address the specific first aid challenges they bring…

08 August 2024

Why is a defibrillator so important and effective?

Understanding how a defibrillator works can really help understand how they save lives and why they are so important to have readily available at work and in public spaces.

11 May 2023

CPR in action

11 May 2023

M-Sport rally technician gives feedback after a first aid at work course

To many organisations by an off the shelf Emergency First Aid at work course thinking that it fulfils their obligations to the Health and Safety Executive and their staff. It doesn’t!

24 April 2023

Feedback from one of the M-Sport Sandstone first aid course delegates

The HSE guidance states that participants who attend a first aid at work course should be able to perform the skills taught by the end of a course.

Not that they have attended and passed a written exam …

24 April 2023

Working with M-Sport to save lives...

First aid training is about understanding the specific risks and hazards faced by a team. Especially if you are a World Rally or Dakar team!

24 April 2023

Internal bleeding on a motorcycle - It won't happen to me...

Internal bleeding from a motorcycle accident. Would you know what to do?

20 March 2023

First Aid at work with a twist for IVC Evidensia veterinary practices

First and scenarios delivered in the stables at IVC Evidensia equine practice.

20 March 2023

Practical, effective First Aid Courses and HEAT (Hostile Environment Awareness Training)

Saving lives not delivering courses! We’ve taken our philosophy of finding extraordinary people with unique skills and designed a suite of First Aid courses and qualifications.

21 July 2022