What are Greenhouse Gases?
Greenhouse gases are the gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect. Examples include carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O) and fluorinated gases. These gases trap heat in the atmosphere by absorbing energy and slowing down the rate at which it escapes into space. The length of time these gases remain in the atmosphere […]
Data Protection Issues in Healthcare
Organisations in the health and social care sectors, much like other organisations, hold personal data about their employees, suppliers and business contacts. However, they differ in the fact that a large proportion of patient data is health data, part of the GDPR’s ‘special’ category of data. As such, this data is subject to strict regulation […]
Do Businesses Have a Responsibility to Protect the Environment?
Our enviromental courses As the world of business has evolved and grown, society has used resources and generated waste with very little restraint. Whilst the economic growth of the U.K. has improved the livelihoods of many, as well as contributed to significant technological advances, we have drawn further and further away from a sustainable society. […]
Data Protection in Schools
Schools hold an extensive range of personal data on their students and staff alike; things such as medical information, grades, behavioural reports, and images. Schools act as data controllers by determining what this data will be used for and how it will be stored. The abundance of data raises a considerable protection concern and highlights […]
Who is Responsible for First Aid in your Workplace?
Our related Courses The UK Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 makes it a legal requirement for employers to delegate a team of employees in the workplace to administer first aid. These selected employees need to complete first aid training to ensure they are confident and able to administer first aid when it is […]
When Should You Call 999?
You should call 999 when you require the urgent assistance of medical professionals, the police or the fire service to help you in a state of emergency. The NHS provide alternative helplines for situations which are not classed as emergencies but require some minor assistance. The UK’s emergency services’ time is valuable, and therefore it […]
Data Protection in Research
Research involves the collection, processing and analysis of data. As such, a great proportion of researchers will spend their days handling personal and/or sensitive data. If you are in the UK, this means dealing with such data will require compliance with the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018, which is the UK’s implementation of the General Data […]
When Should You Call 111?
Our Medical emergency Courses The NHS 111 helpline is for those in the UK who are seeking medical advice and enquiries regarding illness and injuries which are not life-threatening and therefore do not require immediate attention from 999 services. Our emergency services have limited resources and time, so if everyone makes a concerted effort to […]
What Kinds of Disruption Can You Expect in the Aftermath of an Explosion?
The aftermath of an explosion can be chaotic and frightening, but it is important for those in the surrounding area to try and remain as calm as possible. The aftermath of an explosion can involve physical and mental injury to the health of those involved, restoration of affected buildings, and pollution of the surrounding environment. […]