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Health and Safety in Scotland

Latest and Relevant News

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Should first aid be taught to every pupil?

Scottish Greens say being taught medical skills is routine in some countries’ schools, and that Scotland should follow suit with school-based first-aid training for all

Scottish Fire and Rescue Services
– Changes to Automatic Fire Alarm Response

From 1 July 2023, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) will no longer attend automatic fire detection (AFD) system callouts to commercial business and workplace premises.

HSE targets moving and handling in new safety campaign

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is launching an inspection campaign on construction sites focusing on moving and handling materials.

🚨 Important Updates to First Aid Guidelines in the UK! 🚨

There have been some crucial updates to the First Aid at Work guidelines (L74) by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that all employers and employees should be aware of. Here’s a quick rundown of the key changes:

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