You and a friend are eating lunch together and you suddenly see them grab their throat and begin to panic. You realise that they are, in fact, choking. Would you know how to help in this situation?

Choking occurs as a result of a partially or fully blocked airway. Choking in adults most commonly occurs when food becomes stuck in the wind wipe, reducing the airflow and as a result, leaves the victim struggling to breathe. A serious lack of airflow brought on by choking can cause brain damage or even death by asphyxiation.  

It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure all employees are kept save at work. Regardless of the environment you work in whether it’s an office building or a construction site, health and safety is an essential for all workplaces.

Most people will want to make the most of the warm summer months by using the soaring temperatures to get a sun-kissed tan, whether that’s abroad or here in the UK. 

When you’re on holiday, it’s easy to stay out in the sun for extended periods of time, especially if you’re British! We don’t see the sun that often and when we’re on holiday, we want to make the most of it.