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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and its Importance

What is CPR C ardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR ) is an emergency medical procedure for a victim of cardiac arrest or, in some circumstances, respiratory arrest. CPR involves physical interventions to create artificial circulation through rhythmic pressing on the patient's chest to manually pump blood through the heart, called chest compressions, and usually also involves the rescuer exhaling into the patient (or using a device to simulate this) to inflate the lungs and pass oxygen in to the blood, called artificial respiration. Importance of First Aid and CPR in Workplace Most large organizations offer health and safety training for their employees. However, first aid and CPR are frequently overlooked. First aid and CPR training are critical for all employees and apply to every industry regardless of size. Whether the workplace is located on a construction site, in a factory or in a traditional office, every organization has employees who will benefit from f

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health

What is IOSH training ? If you've ever asked yourself this, don't worry, you're far from alone. On average the question is searched over 90,000 times on Google each month, that's over a million people every year! Without further ado, this blog will answer that question before moving on to address some frequently asked questions about IOSH courses such as do you need the qualification, can you take it and what are the benefits.  IOSH stands for the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health . Based in the UK, but with members around the globe, it's a not-for-profit organisation covering everything there is to know about health and safety. They aim to regulate the profession of health and safety providers and do this by setting standards and connecting members to resources. They also provide support, guidance and training. IOSH accredited courses are all aimed at different levels of the profession in any industry and are recognised across the UK and

Difference Between IOSH and NEBOSH

What are IOSH and NEBOSH? W ell, they are both similar in the sense that they are awarding organisations that provide syllabuses and criteria for well respected and widely recognised qualifications. Both offer a range of qualifications, aimed at different levels and a range of industries, although NEBOSH does have some more specifically focussed industry courses. The main difference between the two is that IOSH is also a membership organisation, the largest health and safety professional membership organisation as it goes. The main difference for you though will be in the qualifications, and you should find the qualification that suits your needs most, which won’t really come down to the awarding body. IOSH membership NEBOSH doesn’t offer membership, so if you’re looking to join a membership organisation where you can network, keep up to date with health and safety, and gain advice and expertise then IOSH is probably your best option. It brings with it plenty of benefits