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Hand Sanitiser: FAQs on Safety and Uses

By Steroplast Healthcare , 4 Nov 2021

Hand sanitiser is classed as a biocide by The Health and Safety Executive. According to The HSE, “Biocidal products are used to protect people and animals, preserve goods, stop pests like insects or rodents and control viruses, bacteria and fungi through a chemical or biological action.”

While biocides are highly regulated to make sure they are safe for use, there are still risks associated with misuse, so it’s important to know what you should and shouldn’t do with hand sanitiser.

Find answers to questions about hand sanitiser safety and what it can and can’t be used for here.

The 3 Aims of First Aid in Animals and The Law

By Steroplast Healthcare , 26 Oct 2021

Pet first aid can be carried out by anyone when there is an emergency. If you are a pet owner and your pet is in a critical condition you might be able to keep things under control until you can get the animal to a vet, significantly increasing the animal’s chances of recovery and survival.

But there are some things that only a vet is qualified to do, and some things that are against the law unless you are a licensed vet. In this article, we’ll go through the three aims and four rules of animal first aid, and what can and cannot be done to help an animal if you are untrained or unlicensed.

Cat First Aid: What to do in an Emergency

By Steroplast Healthcare , 26 Oct 2021

Cat owners are likely used to living with an animal that enjoys his or her own space from time to time. But when a critical moment strikes your cat will need you more than ever. Being prepared for the possibility of an injury or illness is the best thing you can do for your cat.

This guide will explain the basics of cat first aid to help you support your cat in the moments before it can be seen by a vet.

How to Use a Biohazard Kit

By Steroplast Healthcare , 14 Oct 2021

Having abiohazard kit to hand is the best way to be prepared for a biohazard spill situation. A biohazard kit contains everything you need to remove a biohazard and clean the affected area while keeping yourself and your staff and customers out of harm’s way. Afterwards, all materials used to clean up can be disposed of in the yellowbiohazard bag provided, meaning you don’t need to get rid of any of your own cleaning supplies and nothing is cross-contaminated.

Posted in General, First Aid Kits and Infection Control

What Is a Biohazard Kit Used For?

By Steroplast Healthcare , 8 Oct 2021

Following the global Covid-19 pandemic, we are more aware than ever of the potential for contamination through bodily fluids and the possibly disastrous effects resulting from this. We know that simply wiping a table down with a cloth isn’t enough to remove harmful residue that can remain infectious for days.

As for disinfecting surfaces to neutralise Covid-19, a surface sanitiser is ideal. But when it comes to cleaning up more substantial biological hazards, a biohazard kit is required. A biohazard kit will allow a person to remove the biohazard and disinfect the area without leaving a trace of anything harmful. So what is a biohazard spill kit used for?

Posted in General, First Aid Kits and Infection Control

How a Lone Worker First Aid Kit Could Save a Life

By Steroplast Healthcare , 9 Nov 2020

We have created this guide to help you understand what a lone worker is, what a lone worker safety policy is, and how employers can keep lone workers safe, including our range of lone worker first aid kits that could save a life.

Posted in General, First Aid and First Aid Kits

Festive First Aid: Our tips for staying safe this Christmas

By Steroplast Healthcare , 1 Nov 2020

With Christmas just around the corner - we're sharing our top tips for preventing injury and staying safe this Christmas. Our range of high-quality first aid kits are fit for every eventuality to see you through the busiest time of the year...

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The 8 Must Haves in a First-Aid Kit For Kids

By Steroplast Healthcare , 9 Sep 2020

This guide will inform teachers and childcare workers about the importance of a first aid kit in the classroom and how our kit is specifically designed to treat children.

Posted in General, First Aid and First Aid Kits

Woman receives first aid after car crash

The Importance of Car First Aid Kits

By Steroplast Healthcare , 29 Jun 2020

Protect yourself, your employees, and your business by staying on the right side of the law and knowing exactly what equipment your vehicle needs to keep you safe in the event of a life-threatening accident.

Posted in General, First Aid and First Aid Kits

Infographic: 3 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a First Aid Kit

By Steroplast Healthcare , 17 Jun 2020

Having a first aid kit in the workplace is required by law and could save an employee’s life. We have created a new infographic to explain the 3 main reasons why it is so important that you have a first aid kit at work and to help you pick the right first aid kit for your employees.

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