It comes after an IOSH survey of 250 business leaders in lf Corporation Council (GCC) found that nine out of 10 agreed investment in health and safety was essential to ensuring their business had a good reputation, was resilient and productive. Eighty-five per cent of the decision-makers agreed that their employees' health and safety was a top priority at board level, with 88 per cent agreeing that all employees had a responsibility for health and safety. Orton said: 'We have a network of training providers across the Middle East who tell us there is a demand for Managing Safely and Working
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Success for those people, he said, often depends on the support structure they have in the community. The training included ideas that could benefit anyone trying to assist someone with mental illness during a difficult time: Show that you are concerned; try to get the person out of a hectic situation; remain calm; speak reassuringly, but firmly; dont try to touch the patient; get medical help if needed; speak slowing and clearly; use short sentences; be patient; acknowledge the terror the person may be feeling; and remind them even though their fear is real, its not life-threatening. When someone
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The KCC Wildland Fire Academy begins May 9 and runs for two weeks. Students who complete the academy will be ready to seek work with wildland firefighting agencies and private contractors. Wildland firefighting agencies operate at federal, state and local levels. While some wildland firefighters work year-round and some work only during the fire season, the work is always strenuous and positions are always highly competitive. Prospective fire staff can increase chances of securing a job by earning a certificate or degree in fire science. Students who complete the Wildland Fire Academy will
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Polish workers Tomasz Procko, 22, and Karol Szymanski, 29, died outside a 3million flat in Cadogan Square, central London, in November 2014. The firm engaged in the project, originally budgeted for 600,000, and its managing director are on trial at the Old Bailey over their deaths. Polish workers Tomasz Procko, 22 (pictured, with Chelsea footballer Cesc Fabregas), and Karol Szymanski, 29, died outside a 3million flat in Cadogan Square, central London, in November 2014 The court heard the firm had a 'long and unhappy history of neglect of health and safety'. Martinisation (London) Limited denies
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Im grateful for the skills given the nature of what we do, Queen said. Queens father took notice and realized the value in bringing wilderness medical training to the Traverse City area. The northern Michigan environment is a wonderful place to explore. People are getting out more, getting deeper into the woods recreating and working in the woods more, said Bill Queen. That demand increases the likelihood something could happen far from help. As Northwestern Michigan College's extended education program coordinator, Bill reached out to Remote Medical International to provide two courses this
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(WWLP) When you think of first aid, what comes to mind? Probably helping someone with a physical injury, but mental health professionals are trying to change how you identify first aid. On Saturday, people from multiple professions received training on mental health first aid. They learned the warning signs of a mental health disorder and substance use disorders. Jean Hobbie of the Hatfield Mental Health Awareness Committee, told 22News, People from all walks of life are here to learn how to recognize and respond and help people in need. We want to help all of us learn how to de-stigmatize
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April 18, 2017 | by Betsy Craig photo istock Legislation recently passed inMontgomery County, Maryland, mandating that all restaurant shifts include at least one allergy safety-trained employee has had its share of both positive and negative reviews. But, the fact is that thelegislation will kick into effect this July 1 and like it or not restaurants there must be ready. That's why the Maryland County Department of Health and Human Services is supporting the move by providing area restaurants with lists of approved online and in-person food allergy training courses. The reality also is that
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Online training on operational security, terrorism awareness and cybersecurity will continue, the message said. The changes are part of a plan for less online instruction and more face-to-face training by small-unit leaders, said Lt. Gen. Robert S. Walsh, head of Marine Corps Combat Development Command. The leader-led discussion approach optimizes the transfer of learning, provides the opportunity for immediate feedback and remediation, and can occur at almost any time or place, he said in the message announcing the changes. Small-unit leaders will gain experience and maturity as they lead
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