It is a legal requirement in the UK to appoint first aiders in the workplace, and therefore to maintain safety in the workplace and to remain compliant, you must delegate specific first aiders. These first aiders will have to partake in first aid training to ensure they have the skills and confidence to act in an emergency.
You should call 999 in a state of emergency. This could relate to a medical emergency, a crime or a fire. There are other helplines to call if 999 is not appropriate, and therefore knowledge of when to call 999 is very important to ensure our emergency services’ time is not wasted.
The NHS 111 helpline is for those who are seeking medical advice and enquiries for illness and injuries which are not life-threatening. In order to save valuable emergency services time, it is important to know when to call 999 and when to call 111.
Inevitably, there is disruption in the aftermath of an explosion, including injuries, damaged infrastructure and a polluted environment. Therefore, it is important to understand the different effects which an explosion has on the people and the environment which experience it.
Explosions can occur anywhere and at any time, but there are certain steps which you should be aware of that can help you to remain as safe as possible. Making yourself aware of what to do when faced with an explosion is important for your safety.
Explosions can affect the physical and mental health of individuals, the environment and the surrounding infrastructure. Explosions can be serious and therefore it is important to understand the impact that explosions can have.
