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Learn CPR and Defibrillator Skills for Free with Safewell
Following a well-received series of free CPR/Defibrillator training offered to our local community earlier this year, we are pleased to say that we are running more of these in 2024.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
A firefighter has spoken of the moment he arrived at a property engulfed by flames after an e-bike battery exploded, as calls grow for the government to crack down on the devices.
Safewell is delighted to be part of Royal Wootton Bassett High Street’s Xmas Lights & Shopping event on Friday 1st December by sponsoring Santa’s Grotto
Businesses are being warned to make sure their staff are safe when working with metalworking fluids or coolants. Manufacturing businesses should implement control measures and carry out health surveillance checks with occupational health professionals.
If you work regularly with hand-held/guided power tools for more than a few hours a day, you could be at risk of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), causing damage to nerves, blood vessels and joints of the hand, wrist and arm.
Farmers are being reminded they must change their attitude towards safety as Britain’s workplace regulator readies itself for a wave of inspections in the coming months.
Our first open course in Fire Marshal training took place at Safewell yesterday, with twelve attendees now certificated Fire Marshals in their workplace.
We’re proud and excited to announce that Safewell Ltd is the headline sponsor for this year’s Wiltshire Air Ambulance charity ball and auction.
Safewell is please to announce we can now test the HF 800/HF 800 SD Half Mask from 3M. 3M have been a market leader in RPE for a long time and produce quality equipment.
So far we’ve had a great take-up from the community for our First Aid taster sessions. We have lots more planned with the addition of a Mental Health First Aid session coming soon.
We are here to make health and safety accessible and easy for everyone. Please call on 01793 852951 or message us to help you.
