Strokes are a serious medical emergency, requiring urgent attention.
A stroke is a serious life-threatening condition that requires urgent medical attention, so it’s important to immediately call 999 if you suspect a stroke.
Perfecting the simple recovery position manoeuvre will contribute towards a casualty’s speedy recovery and the best part is you can practice at home with the help of our Recovery Position 101.
The introduction of health and safety dates back to 1802 with the Factory Act, the UK’s first law protecting the welfare of people at work. This act prohibited pauper apprentices from night work and working hours were reduced to 12 hours a day.
During the 1800s factory workers were at high risk of severe injury due to the operation of machinery without safeguards and clumsiness linked with long hours and fatigue. Thankfully, we have come a long way since then but health and safety measures are still crucial and the safety and welfare of employees should be top of the agenda.
