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Master the Art of Safe Lifting: The Benefits of Online Manual Handling Training

24 October 2023

By Sherry Diaz-Thompson

Manual handling is essential to many jobs, from healthcare professionals lifting patients to warehouses or supermarket workers moving heavy boxes. However, these tasks can pose a significant risk to the individual and the company they work for without proper training.

According to the Health and Safety Executive in the United Kingdom, “477,000 workers have a work-related musculoskeletal disorder, 2021/2022″.

Hence, Manual Handling Training is paramount to businesses and individuals.

Manual handling training teaches individuals to lift and move objects safely, reducing the risk of injuries such as strains, sprains, back problems and potential life-long disability.

Safe Hearts Limited education and accredited training programs help employees protect their health and well-being by understanding the correct manual handling techniques.

Furthermore, employers who invest in manual handling training demonstrate their commitment to the safety and welfare of their workforce.

What is Manual Handling Training?

Manual Handling Training educates employees on safely lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or moving objects and people. The training covers various topics, including legislation, risk assessment, proper lifting techniques, equipment use such as trolleys and hoists, maintaining good posture and body mechanics, and so much more.

Practical manual handling training equips individuals with the knowledge, skills and confidence to assess potential risks, identify hazards, and implement appropriate control measures. It also educates employees on the importance of regular breaks and the benefits of stretching exercises to prevent muscle fatigue and injury.

Benefits of Online Manual Handling Training

Online Manual Handling Training offers numerous advantages over traditional classroom-based training. Firstly, it provides flexibility for both employees and employers. With online training, individuals can access their training from anywhere in the world, allowing them to learn at their own pace and around their work and personal commitments.

Additionally, online training eliminates the need for costly travel, accommodation, and venue hire associated with in-person training, making it a cost-effective option for businesses with multiple locations or a large workforce.

Moreover, online training often includes interactive elements, such as quizzes and videos, which enhance engagement and knowledge retention.

The Role of Health and Safety in Manual Handling Training

Wherever you are in the world, Health and Safety rules apply. Employers have a legal obligation and responsibility to provide a safe working environment for their employees, including proper manual handling practices.

By integrating health and safety principles into Manual Handling Training, companies can ensure compliance with legislation, safeguard their workforce, and reduce accidents and work-related musculoskeletal injuries.

With Online Manual Handling Training, employees learn to recognise risks and take appropriate precautions to minimise the likelihood of accidents or injuries.

This proactive approach protects individuals and fosters a safety culture within the organisation.

How Online Manual Handling Training Works

Online Manual Handling Training typically consists of modules or lessons covering different aspects of safe lifting and manual handling. Participants can access these modules through a learning management system (LMS) or an online training platform.

The material is often multimedia, including videos, interactive quizzes, and downloadable resources.

Participants can progress through the training at their own pace, allowing them to revisit sections if needed or skip ahead if they already possess specific knowledge.

Online training also provides self-assessment, enabling individuals to gauge their understanding and identify areas where they may need further support.

Upon completing their training, learners receive a UK-accredited qualification, a recognised certificate from our Award-Winning Awarding Body Protrainings, and their CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Statement.

Choosing the Correct Online Manual Handling Training Course

When selecting an Online Manual Handling Training Course, it is crucial to consider several factors. Firstly, ensure that a recognised body or organisation accredits the course and second, that the training meets industry standards.

Safe Hearts Limited offers a 100% UK-accredited Online Manual Handling Course with comprehensive coverage of topics, including proper lifting techniques, risk assessments, and the use of equipment. Methods that provide interactive elements and reviews also benefit engagement and knowledge retention.

Furthermore, consider the accessibility and compatibility of the training platform.

All our online courses are accessible on different devices and operating systems to accommodate various learning preferences.

Tips for Effective Manual Handling Techniques

Mastering safe lifting and manual handling techniques is essential for preventing injuries. Here are some key tips to keep in mind:

Chin up and shoulders level when you lift.
Bend your knees, not your back.
Feet apart to give you balance.
Keep the load as close to your body as possible.
Maintain your spinal curve when lifting.

By incorporating these techniques into daily work routines, individuals can significantly reduce the risk of manual handling injuries.

The Impact of Manual Handling Injuries

Manual handling injuries can have a detrimental impact. When employees are injured, productivity decreases, and the company may experience increased absenteeism and higher costs. Additionally, workplace injuries can damage the organisation’s reputation and result in legal consequences, not to mention the pain and suffering of the person injured.

The Business Cost

Legal advice and increased insurance costs.
Legal action, fines and possible compensation.
Sick pay, temporary staff cover/replacement.
Loss of production and sales.
Time and money spent on investigation and improvements.

The Human Cost

Pain and suffering
Disability/long-term disability
Loss of earnings.
Potential loss of life.
Increase healthcare needs and rehabilitation costs.
Emotional, mental and financial burden on your family.

And let’s not forget the Social Care impact as well!

By investing in Online Manual Handling Training, businesses can mitigate these risks. Practical training reduces the likelihood of injuries, improving productivity and employee morale.

Furthermore, companies that prioritise the safety and well-being of their workforce often attract and retain talented individuals, enhancing their competitive advantage in the market.

The Cost-Effectiveness of Online Manual Handling Training

Online Manual Handling Training offers a cost-effective solution for businesses of all sizes.

Compared to traditional classroom-based training, online training eliminates the need for travel expenses, venue hire, and instructor fees. It is becoming more attractive, particularly for companies with limited budgets or multiple locations.

Moreover, online training allows for scalability. Businesses can easily enrol new employees in the training program without incurring additional costs.

Additionally, online training platforms often provide reporting and tracking functionalities, allowing employers to monitor the progress and completion of training for their entire workforce.

Getting Trained in Manual Handling Can Save Lives!

Mastering the art of safe lifting is crucial for both individuals and businesses. Online Manual Handling Training provides a convenient and cost-effective solution to educate employees on proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injuries and saving lives.

By investing in Online Manual Handling Training, businesses can create a safer working environment, improve productivity, and demonstrate their commitment to the well-being of their workforce.

So why wait? Take the first step towards Safer Manual Handling Today!

Join Safe Hearts in their journey towards creating a safer, healthier, and more knowledgeable workforce locally and globally.

Get Started Today, click here on Online Safe Moving and Handling Course Level 2

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Why learn first aid and emergency skills?

16 February 2020

Safe Hearts Training Founder First Aid Story…

People often ask me (Sherry), why should I learn first aid? And my answer is always the same – because it’s one of the reasons I am alive today!

It all started at the age of 14: I was rushed to hospital because I was in excruciating abdominal pain and collapsed. This happened on my way home from school. I was taken to hospital by a woman I had never met before and after spending a week in hospital on antibiotics, fluids and various different medications, I was diagnosed with anaemia and infection.

After several more hospitalisations, fast forward 4 years – it was the most exciting time of my life. I was going to become a mom for the first time.

I was so excited and happy!

But 3 months into my pregnancy I was diagnosed with an illness called Sickle Cell Anemia, I had no idea what it was then, but a nurse explained my illness and said that people with my condition don’t live past 30 or 40 years old, there is No Cure and that my pregnancy was high risk.

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), is an inherited condition that affects thousands of ethnic people worldwide. It’s a blood disorder that affects the red blood cells, and various organs in the body – resulting in severe pain, chronic fatigue, anaemia, increased risk of serious infections,tiredness, shortness of breath, frequent trips to hospital andother problems, such as delayed growth, strokes and lung problems. Without treatment, people with SCD can die in childhood but even with treatment, it can still cause serious or life-threatening problems.

As I progressed with my pregnancy, I spent a lot of time in and out of hospital, needing people to donate blood and had to have several blood transfusions to prevent me from becoming anaemic and have a safe delivery.

It was one of the scariest times in my life…

In a few weeks time I will be 35 years old, it’s a tremendous milestone but to achieve this I had to rely on family, friends, colleagues, strangers, paramedics, nurses and doctors to provide first aid, Pre-Hospital care and inpatient care on a regular basis.

Like many other people who have an underlying illness, we rely on others for help and support when we become ill. And so, 5 years ago I left my NHS nursing job and set up a company called Safe Hearts Training – a company which is dedicated to empowering individuals with first aid skills: Skills they can use confidently to save lives and help people like me.

By learning first aid and other life saving skills – if one life is saved it will be all worth it. People who are trained in first aid and other life-saving skills can make all the difference between life and death and because of their intervention paramedics, doctors and nurses have a better chance of saving someone’s life.

So, I guess the reason why I want people to learn First Aid is a personal one and I passionately believe by doing so, it will help make a difference to so many other lives, just as it does to mine.

At Safe Hearts Training we offer a range of online, classroom and onsite courses in first aid, paediatric first aid, basic and advanced resuscitation, health and safety, food hygiene and training for the care sector.

We offer one, two and three day classroom and onsite courses that are regulated and non-regulated and meet the requirements set out by the regulatory bodies.

We also run 100% online courses that meet the requirement for continuing professional development (CPD), as part of monthly subscription services, or a one-off purchase.

These UK accredited courses help to enhance your learning, and keep up-to-date. They are ideal for adults who want to be prepared for professional development and prefer an e-learning format.

First aid at work – 1 & 3 day course

Our first aid at work courses prepare and train people to deal with a medical emergency – either at work or in the home. In remote locations, it is important to know how to provide extended first aid and support until the emergency services arrive.

Paediatric first aid level 3 –1 & 2 day course

Our paediatric first aid courses teach people how to respond in an emergency situation when dealing with infants and children, how to resuscitate children they are caring for and how to recognise symptoms of shock, meningitis, epilepsy, Sickle Cell Anaemia, diabetes and many other serious sudden illnesses.

Basic Life Support and AED Training – Half Day Course

Our BLS and AED Courses are designed by experts and industry leaders with the aim to raise industry standards helping individuals and professionals improve their skill set, enhance their life-saving techniques and knowledge of their roles and responsibility. It covers CPR, use of an AED, choking management and recovery position.

Immediate Life Support Level 3 – 1 Day Course

Our Immediate Life Support helps healthcare professionals provide high quality care, which is safe, person-centred, timely and effective to improve the chances of survival and prevents the deterioration of a patient.

As a UK registered training provider, we train and empower health professionals to recognise, respond, revive and review patients who need emergency care whether in or out of the hospital setting.

Our training credentials

Safe Hearts Training is able to deliver Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certified courses. Our training is fully compliant with the latest training standards and our teaching materials are kept up to date. Courses are delivered, evaluated and quality assured to meet current food preparation and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines.

Discounts and Service Offers

You will receive a 25% introductory discount to all new clients, on a group booking. In addition to this, we offer free weekly video refreshers, free online student manuals and free online resources with every course when you book training with us.

To learn more about how you can help saves lives by learning a life-saving skill – visit our website www.safeheartstraining.co.uk for more information.

Thank you for reading! 😊

Sherry Diaz-Thompson

Founder and Lead Trainer

Sickle Cell Disease

2 December 2019

What is Sickle Cell?

Sickle Cell Disease is a serious chronic disease where red blood cells are sickle shaped. The condition is a genetic disorder given to you by both parents; each giving you one kind of haemoglobin.

From mum you will get one HBS and from dad you will get one HBS this makes you HBSS Positive for Sickle Cell Disease. Red Blood Cells helps to deliver oxygen t the cells throughout the body. People with Sickle Cell Red Blood Cells are short lived as it gives up it’s oxygen to the body tissues.

Signs of the disease

Suffering from this disease usually begins at early stages of childhood. The signs from this illness would be a low number of red blood cells which is commonly known as anaemia, repeated infections, periodic episodes of painful crisis resulting in hospitalisation.

The symptoms of this disease will tend to vary depending on the individual suffering. In some cases, some individuals have mild symptoms that are not life threating to some suffers having extreme crisis from this disease.

The damage

When sickle cell disease develops in the body the red blood cells sickle, which causes them to break down prematurely which can lead to anaemia. The reason why this disease can be found dangerous to the human body is because it has affects such as; shortness of breath, fatigue, delayed growth within children, skin deficiency such as yellowing of skin also eyes.

The reason why this is such a life threating disease is because the body needs to be oxygenated and when the red blood cells are not working properly the human body tends to develop other sicknesses such as; organ damage within lungs, kidneys, spleen and the brain.

Other conditions such as high blood pressure or stroke can also occur. Studies have also stated one-third of adults suffering with sickle cell also lead to heart failure.

Who are the suffers?

This disease is affecting millions of individuals world-wide today. But the most common places are the following; Africa, Italy, Turkey, Greece, Arabian, Peninsula, India, South America, Caribbean, and America.

Studies have also stated that this disease has affect 1 in 500 African American and 1 in 1000 to 1400 Hispanic American overall affecting over 80,000 Americans. This disease is commonly inherited by one or both parents.

Can this be cured?

Currently there is no cure for sickle cell. However, studies have shown progress in advance treatment for sickle cell disease by using bone marrow or stem cell transplant.

To live a as best as possible with this illness the suffers must develop a healthy diet and life-style which include some basis such as; folic acid supplements, drink plenty water and stay hydrated, get enough rest, take medication that is prescribed by your doctor, and avoid extreme temperatures.

Where to get help

In the UK if you are a Sickle Cell Sufferer you are not alone. Speak you your doctor or local authority about local support groups or a really great place to start is by contacting the UK Sickle Cell Society via their website https://www.sicklecellsociety.org/

Preventing Choking Made Easy

25 November 2019

Children under 5 have the highest risk of choking, but it can happen to anyone at any age. Dr. Henry Heimlich, the surgeon who invented the Heimlich Maneuver, before his passing had the opportunity of using his technic to save a fellow resident at his retirement home when she started choking during dinner. He was 96, and she 87!

900 people dying per year from choking and 2500 people dying from asphyxiated airways in the UK alone and 50% of choking cases are caused by food. Such emergencies can be extremely frightening or distressing for both the patient and the rescuer and so taking simple steps to learn how to deal with choking emergencies can save lives.

Take a look at some suggestions below for dealing with choking in adults, and some extra precautions for children and babies.

Preventing Choking for Adults:

1. Take small bites – Cut your food into small pieces.

2. Chew each mouthful thoroughly – Watch out for foods that encourage big bites, like juicy steaks and thick sandwiches.

3. Sit down to eat – There’s a flap called an epiglottis at the base of your tongue that opens to let air into your windpipe, and closes to keep out food. When you walk or talk while eating, it’s harder for your epiglottis to keep up.

4. Drink liquids –Preferablywater, as this helps food to go down more smoothly. Have a drink between mouthfuls.

5. Rethink nut butters – Size isn’t the only factor in choking; Texture plays a part, making peanut butter a common hazard. Adding jelly helps to prevent a thick glob from forming in your mouth.

6. Avoid food games –Eating competitions or even throwing grapes and catching them in your mouth can lead to tragedy. Find safer forms of entertainment.

7. Talk with caregivers –Seniors sometimes choke due to having less saliva, wearing dentures or taking certain medications. Discuss your concerns with your loved ones, their caregivers or doctors

Preventing Choking for Children:

1. Supervise eating – Most of the guidelines for adults hold true for kids as well. Model good habits for your children and keep a close eye on them during meal times and snacks.

2. Be selective about food – It’s wise to keep things like popcorn and nuts away from children until they’re over 4 years old.Wait until they have their back teeth for grinding, and more practice eating.

3. Inspect toys – Consult the age labels on toys and throw them out if parts become loose or broken. Watch your surroundings for coins or other small items a child may want to play with and put in their mouth.

4. Expect gagging – Some gagging is natural in children as they master solid food, and they’ll usually recover quickly on their own. Talk to your doctor pediatrician if you are worried about your child’s swallowing due to tonsillitis or throat infections.

How to deal with choking for adults and children over 1 years old:

Step 1:

If the person can cough or talk encourage them to cough and monitor them carefully.

Step 2:

If the person is unable to cough or talk give the person 5 Back Blows; if the airway is still block give 5 abdominal thrust (Heimlich maneuver) and repeat 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrust (Heimlich maneuver)until the object is cleared or the person becomes unresponsive.

Step 3

Call the emergency services on 999 / 112 then

Step 4

Start performing CPR Compressions delivering 30 chest compression and then 2 breaths, check for the object and continue with 30:2 until the object is clear or if you see it and can remove it do so but DO NOT BLIND FINGER SWEEP.

How deal with choking baby under the age of 1 years old:

Step 1:

If the baby is choking give 5 Back Blows then check the airway, if it’s still block give 5 chest thrust and repeat 5 back blows and 5 chest thrust until the object is cleared or the person becomes unresponsive.

Step 3

Call the emergency services on 999 / 112

Step 4

Start performing CPR Compressions delivering 30 chest compression using 2 fingers and then 2 breaths continue CPR 30:2 until the object is clear or if you see it and can remove it do so but DO NOT BLIND FINGER SWEEP.

Choking represents the fourth leading cause of home injury deaths, and causes about 100,000 hospital visits each year. Protect yourself and your loved ones by eating carefully, creating a safe environment for your children, and learning First Aid and the Heimlich maneuver at www.safeheartstraining.co.uk.

Alternatively, you can choose to use LIFEVAC Anti-Choking device. The LifeVac is a non-powered single patient portable suction apparatus developed for resuscitating a choking victim when standard BLS protocol has been followed without success.

The negative pressure generated by the force of the suction is 3 times greater than the highest recorded choke pressure. The duration of suction is minimal so LifeVac is safe and effective.

How LifeVac Works

LifeVac is designed with a patented valve to prevent any air from exiting through the mask. This patented designed valve prevents air from pushing food or objects downward. This creates a one-way suction to remove the lodged food or object in the event of choking.

Generates over 300 mmhg of suction
No prescription required

LifeVac is Safe, Easy to Use, Life-Saving!

Asthma – Are You a Sufferer?

19 November 2019

Asthma is a chronic disease that has an effect on the lungs. The symptoms to this cause an individual to be wheezy, coughing, tightness in the chest, or shortness of breath.

Asthma awareness month has been dedicated to suffers with asthma or to those that are not aware of the condition on 7 May every year. Some organisations ensure those that are not aware are educated on the condition.
Studies have shown around 5.4 million people are receiving asthma treatment this is one in every 12 adults and one in every 11 children that are currently suffering from the chronic disease. Studies have shown that the roles in of illness effect different genders more within different age categories. Male children are more affected than female children in having the chronic disease but adult women are more affected than adult men.

There are multiple causes to asthma one commonly known is genetics! Other causes are airborne substances such as the following; pollen, dust mites, mould spores, pet dander, or particles of cockroach waste, respiratory infections such as the common cold. Another cause to asthma can be exercise although exercise is a daily requirement and keeps us fit and well this can also affect those that are suffering from asthma. This may be due to genetics.

There are many ways to treat asthma in some cases. The most common is the inhaled medication also known as (the inhaler) this is used to keep asthma under control. Some patients use an inhaler at night which comes in a brown packaging and inhaler during the day which is used to stop or prevent any asthma attacks from occurring. This normally comes in a blue package. These preventive medications are used to treat the airway inflammation that leads to asthma symptoms.

Asthma is not a preventable condition although self-care and taking preventative daily actions can enhance your chances of not suffering from this condition. Studies have stated that vaccinations against pneumococcal disease in certain cases or quitting/ not starting smoking is another enhance to prevent an adult from suffering from this disease. Taking care of your health and the environment you spend time in can also help the chances of not suffering from asthma.

To learn more about how to prevent stroke get in touch with us on +44 (0) 1785 532 219 or www.safeheartstraining.co.uk or to book any of our courses check out latest events on our site.

Why All the Fuss About a Stroke?

12 November 2019

We all may know someone who had a stroke – a family member, friend, colleague, sister or brother from church or neighbour. The truth is Stroke can happen to anyone, including children. In the UK, there are 100,000 strokes a year, that’s one every five minutes and there are 1.2 million stroke survivors.

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States with 795,000 people in the U.S. suffer strokes each year and accounts for 133,000 deaths each year there are 7,000,000 stroke survivors in the U.S.

Almost two-thirds of patients who have suffered a STROKE leaves the hospital with a disability.

What is a STROKE?

A stroke occurs when the brain is attacked due to the blood flow and oxygen supply being cut off to part to the brain. Without blood and oxygen, your brain cells can be damaged or die.

85% of Stroke is caused by a blockage

15% of Stroke is caused by a bleed

There are two types of STROKES:

1. This is called an ischaemic stroke. Most strokes are caused by a blockage, such as a clot, which cuts off the blood supply to the brain.

2. This is called a haemorrhagic stroke. This type of stroke can happen because of a bleed, caused by a burst or rapture blood vessel within or on the surface of the brain. Haemorrhagic Stroke is much more life-threatening as patient suffering this type of stroke are at a higher risk of dying within the first three months and beyond.

What People don’t know?

90% of strokes worldwide could be prevented!
That stroke can be treatable!
Who are at risk of stroke?
What the signs and symptoms of stroke are?
What to do if they suspect a stroke?
What the effects of stroke are?
What to do to reduce the risk of stroke?
Where to get help after surviving a stroke?

Who are at risk of stroke?

Race/ethnicity –

African, Caribbean and African Americans have almost two times the risk of white American and European people of having a first stroke.
Hispanics, Hispanic Americans and American Indians are at greater risk than whites are for having a stroke but are at less risk than African Americans.
African Americans and Hispanics are more likely than whites to die after having a stroke.

Age –

Stroke risk increases with age.
Three-quarters of strokes occur in people ages 65 and older.

Gender –

More women than men die from stroke and the risk is higher for women due to higher life expectancy.
Women suffer greater disability after stroke than men.
Women ages 45 to 54 are experiencing a stroke surge, mainly due to increased risk factors and lack of prevention knowledge.

Other Risk Factors –

Atrial fibrillation
Hypertension
Diabetes
Obesity
Smoking
Sickle Cell Anemia

Anyone, at any Age, at any time!

What the signs and symptoms of stroke are?

Sudden and severe headache
Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden dizziness
Trouble walking
Sudden confusion
Trouble speaking or slurring speech
Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg

What to do if they suspect a stroke?

Keep calm and act FAST!

F = FACE: Ask the person to smile.

A = ARM: Ask the person to raise both arms.

S = SPEECH: Ask the person to speak a simple sentence.

T = TIME: Call 999 or 112 and ask for an ambulance stating stroke. If outside the UK and Europe, learn your local emergency number and call them immediately.

Also be aware of TIA – Transient Ischemic Attack

Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a warning sign of a future stroke – up to 40 percent of TIA patients will have a future stroke.

Symptoms of TIAs are the same as stroke. TIA symptoms can resolve within minutes or hours however it is important to seek immediate medical attention if you suspect that you are having or someone is having a TIA or have had a TIA.

What the effects of stroke are?

People who suffer stroke may have the following impairments and disabilities.
Memory and Thinking
Vision
Speech
Swallowing
Arm and Hand Weakness
Bowel and Bladder Control
Muscle and Joint Pain
Leg Weakness and Balance
Pins and Needles

What to do to reduce the risk of stroke?

Know your blood pressure. Have it check regularly. If it is elevated, speak to your doctor and work to help to control it.
Find out if you have atrial fibrillation (Afib) – a type of irregular heartbeat. If you have it, seek professional advice and support to manage it
If you smoke, stop
Eat a balanced diet
Stay a healthy weight
Cut down on alcohol

Where to get help after surviving a stroke?

In the UK if you are a survivor of stroke you are not alone. Speak you your doctor or local authority about local support groups or a really great place to start is by contacting the UK Stroke Association via their website https://www.stroke.org.uk.

The UK Stroke Association have invested over £50 million in research, leading to advances in stroke care and offer services support to 57,000 people as well as working with NHS England on a new national plan for stroke in England.

Remember 90% of strokes worldwide could be prevented!

To learn more about how to prevent stroke get in touch with us on +44 (0) 1785 532 219 or www.safeheartstraining.co.uk to a book on a Family First Aid Course the will empower you and your family with the knowledge, skills and confidence to act FAST when emergency strikes – ultimately saving lives!

#StrokeAwareness

#SafeHeartsTraining

#StrokeAssociation

#SickleCellAnemia

#FamilyFirstAid

Important web links

https://www.sicklecellsociety.org/
https://www.stroke.org.uk/
https://safeheartstraining.co.uk/

Free Family First Aid

5 November 2019

Research shows that nine out of ten parents don’t know basic first aid skills that could help them to save their child’s life, and only 20 per cent of parents in the UK think that they could resuscitate their child.

Safe Hearts Training arenow offering Family First Aid course to help reduce these figures and give parents and others who care for children the knowledge, skills and the confidence to put emergency lifesaving skills into practice if, in the unlikely event, love-one life is threatened.

If you’re a parent, carer or grandparent, learning First Aid for children is one of the most crucial skill you could learn. Training with Safe Hearts can give you the confidence, ability to act and makes all the difference in saving life when it is necessary.

Safe Hearts Training will be hosting Family First Aid workshops across Staffordshire where trained instructors will cover basic life saving techniques and provide advice on what to do when a baby, child or adult stops breathing, or how best to deal with a choking or drowning situation. Using a life-like baby manikin, people will learn how to perform basic CPR, use of an AED and how to administer first aid treatment for minor and serious injuries as they would in a real-life situation.

Sue Marsden – Buttercups Nursery:

“Following a telephone conversation with Safe Hearts Training Founder Sherry Diaz-Thompson regarding Parent First Aid training it was quickly realised that there was an opportunity to greatly benefit our parents and indeed potentially ‘save lives’, particularly in light of recent past events where young children have choked to death on food items such as grapes.

A meeting was arranged and the needs of our parents was discussed and indeed tailored for. The training itself was also arranged to take place on our own premises during the evening time, this meant easy access for our parents and also that it was held in a place familiar to them.

During the training parents were heard to say that they had learnt a lot about first aid and didn’t realise how in-depth it was and some were surprised by the amount of information they received.

From a professional perspective, I found that the course was delivered in a way that parents could understand and follow making it easier for them to take the information on board. Parents were also encouraged to ask questions about any aspects they may have felt unsure about.

I would certainly recommend Safe Hearts Training Ltd to other setting or indeed schools looking to offer first aid training for either staff, parents or in the case of schools, other children as we have found the experience valuable.”

Safe Hearts Training Family First Aid Workshop is designed to equip members of the community with the vital skills they would need in order to attempt to save a life if the emergency occurred.

Our hands-on style of learning through the workshops means it doesn’t take long to understand the basics, but they are invaluable skills that will stay with people for life.

“Our aim is to ensure that parents and others who care for children and their families feel confident to deal with an emergency situation safely and if one life is saved as a result of the Family First Aid workshop, it has been a success.”

To arrange a FREE Family First Aid Workshop in Staffordshire for your parent group or community group or to find out more about the course, and how you can take part, contact

Sherry Diaz-Thompson on 01785 532 219 or visit https://safeheartstraining.co.uk/contact-us and send us your enquiry.

Are Your Staff Members First Aid Qualified

28 October 2019

The health and safety regulations act 1981 require all employers to provide the right facilities and equipment and First Aid Trained personnel. This is to ensure employees and customers to receive immediate first aid attention in an event they are injured at work or suffering from a medical illness or potentially life threating conditions if they are injured at work or suffering from a life-threating condition.

As the health and safety act recommends that there should be at least one trained first aider present if a company has 5-50+ for a low-risk working environment. It is important for companies and organisations to risk asses for the right type of first aid personnel needed also covering any sick days, absents and holidays that may take place.

What can Safe Hearts Training do to help? We provide our first aid at work training for companies, organisations, classrooms, individuals, on site, or blended online learning across all the UK. Not only do we train and get you or your staff qualified we empower you to build and develop the confidence you need to save lives within your working environment.

Our courses are delivered for all business types and individuals that want to learn a new skill or to make them more employable, by gaining a new qualification.

Safe Hearts training are a registered training company that offer U.K and credited First Aid qualification in the following subjects;

· Basic First Aid

· Appointed Persons First Aid

· CPR/BLS AED Level 2

· Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3

· First Aid Re-Qualification Level 3

Including many more courses to choose from. If you would like yourself and a member of staff to be train as a first aider and be able to enhance the safety of your working environment get in touch today to find out how we can help you or company today.

PHONE: + 44 (0) 1785 532219

EMAIL: info@safeheartstraining.co.uk

Immediate Life Support

23 October 2019

Immediate Life Support (ILS) Level 3
London on 04th & Manchester on 23rd November 2019
Book Today!
This course is designed and fully accredited to meet UK Resuscitation Council guidelines for ILS, ILS courses laid down by UK Resuscitation Council guidelines, the GMC, NMC, and GDC registration and revalidation requirements, as well as CQC Standards and is suitable for healthcare providers, dentist, doctors, nurses, medical students, nursing students, midwives, and ambulance technicians.
You will learn:
• The Causes and Prevention of Cardiac Arrest
• The ABCDE approach
• Resuscitation and Defibrillation
• Airway Management
• Oxygen Therapy
• Monitoring and Vitals
• Emergency management with practical scenarios
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Heart Attack Awareness

22 October 2019

A Heart Attack can occur when the coronary artery becomes block reducing the amount of blood and oxygen to the heart muscle and tissues causing damage.

There are some myths when it comes to recognising signs and symptoms of someone who maybe having a heart attacks. Many people believe the pain has to be extreme or intense but this is a completely false, as some sufferers say their heart attack was simply discomfort, mildly painful or a sense of indigestion.

Often when an individual is having a heart attack, they will probably look for signs and symptom to what they have seen movie or on television. Studies have shown women are prone to having heart attacks without knowing it, putting them at a greater risk for complications or problems.

Some women may think they are not at risk for a heart attack, but actually they are at a high risk for having one. Speaking with your doctor about any potential problems associated with heart attack in your family history or as a result to a current medical issue before dismissing the threat.

If you suspect, you are or someone with you are having a heart attack but not sure call the emergency services immediately by call 999 / 112 stating a suspected heart attack.

The latest figures from the British Hearts Foundations shows that in any one day in the UK approximately:

7 million people are living with CVD

420 people will lose their lives to Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

110 people will be younger than 80

540 hospital visits will be due to a heart attack

12 babies will be diagnosed with a heart defect

What are the warning signs and symptoms?

The signs and symptoms of heart attacks may vary person to person. They differ between individuals, but also between men and women.

Chest pain or discomfort – The chest pain that is sudden or gradually this is associated with a heart attack may not be overwhelming, but rather an uncomfortable feeling. This discomfort has been said to come and go, feeling like a pressure on the sufferer’s chest or an uncomfortable squeezing feeling. Usually, during a heart attack, any pain or discomfort originates in the centre of the victim’s chest.

Upper body discomfort– Many heart attack victims relate that they experienced discomfort in their upper body, especially their shoulder, back, jaw, or arms, before the sensation affected their chest. This can also include an unusual sensation in the stomach. For this reason, a heart attack can be easily mistaken for heartburn or a simple stomach ache.

Shortness of breath– Usually occurring simultaneously with pain or discomfort in the chest, shortness of breath can be anything from the inability to catch one’s breath to being unable to properly breathe. Many heart attack victims dismissed this symptom as a side effect of whatever activity in which they were participating when the heart attack occurred.

Nausea or Vomiting – The feeling of being sick to one’s stomach is commonly associated with early warning symptoms of a heart attack. This symptom coupled with discomfort in the stomach can lead the heart attack to dismiss the symptoms as a simple stomach ache or stomach flu.

Pulse – Pulse often becomes rapid, irregular or missing beats depending on which area has a lack of oxygen.

Other symptoms– Can include a general feeling of lightheaded or dizziness, shortness of breath, sweaty or clammy or a sense of fear or doom causing an overall feeling of unease and discomfort.

What treatment immediate treatment is needed?

· Call the Emergency Services 999 / 112 stating you suspect a hearts attack.

· Sit down in a comfortable position with your knees up to your chest.

· Take your Glyceryl-Tri-nitrate (GTN) Medication Spray if you have it.

· If not allergic to aspirin and you are over 16 years old chew 150 to 300mg of aspirin tablets as this will help to limited the damage to your heart. Chewing the tablets is the best way to allow it to absorb in your body quickly.

· Remain calm, reassure the patient and remove any cause of stress and worry if possible.

Understanding the risking resulting in a hearts attack

Knowledge is Powerful!

Research has identified key factors that increases the risk of Coronary Heart Disease but in particular Heart Attacks.

· Age

· Family History of Heart Disease

· Ethnicity (African, African -American, African – Indians or Mexican Americans are more likely to have a hearts attack)

· High Blood Pressure

· High Cholesterol

· Lack of Exercise or Physical Inactivity

· Obesity and being overweight

· Diabetes

· Stress

· Alcohol and drugs miss use

· Smoking

· Diet, Fluids and Nutrition

How to reduce your risk?

Stop smoking and minimize exposure to second-hand smoke.
Control high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure by making changes to your diet, lose weight, take medication.
Take daily exercise.
Limit your alcohol consumption.
Eat a healthy and balanced diet, rich in vitamins and minerals and drink 1.5 to 2 litres of fluids each day particularly water.
Monitor your weight and try and lose weight if you’re overweight or obese.
Diabetics should manage their blood sugar and stick to their treatment plans.
Reduce stress in your life with relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or yoga or try talking therapies.

To learn more, it’s strongly advised that you complete an online or attend a practical first aid course to understand what to do in a medical emergency.

For more information about training contact us on +44(0) 1785 532 219 or email info@safeheartstraining.co.uk

Safe Hearts Training provides this information as a guidance and it is not in any way a substitute for medical advice. Safe Hearts Training is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made or actions taken based on this information.