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Do Surgical Masks Work? The Effectiveness of Wearing Face Masks Against Infection Transmission
10 August 2022

Do Surgical Masks Work? The Effectiveness of Wearing Face Masks Against Infection Transmission

Long periods of wear and difficulty reading others’ facial expressions has led people to wonder whether surgical masks work, wanting to know that they are wearing face masks for good reason.

Here, we look at some evidence for the effectiveness of surgical face masks and respirators.

How to Use Triangular Bandage
10 August 2022

How to Use a Triangular Bandage

Everything you need to know about triangular bandages usage. Follow our detailed guide and step-by-step instructions for how to use triangular bandages for a wide range of first aid purposes, including arm slings and improvised tourniquets.

Instant Ice Packs: FAQs Answered
10 August 2022

Instant Ice Packs: FAQs Answered

We cover everything you need to know about using instant ice packs for cold therapy, and answer your most frequently asked questions about them.

What Business Owners Need to Know about Accident Report Books
10 August 2022

What Business Owners Need to Know about Accident Report Books

Are you a UK business owner or employer? Read this article for everything you need to know about your legal responsibilities regarding accident reporting in the workplace. We cover the UK legislation, and health and safety guidance, and take you through how to complete an accident report form accurately to make sure you’re compliant with the law.

A Comprehensive Paediatric First Aid Kit Contents List
10 August 2022

A Comprehensive Paediatric First Aid Kit Contents List

Do you know what a should be in a childcare first aid kit? This article covers everything you need to know about essential paediatric first aid kit contents, including a handy contents checklist, where to make a childcare first aid kit available, and the best place to get one, so you’re prepared for a child-related emergency.

How to Use Freeze Spray
10 August 2022

How to Use Freeze Spray

If you play any kind of vigorous sport, you’ll probably have seen first aiders and sports physios using freeze spray to treat injuries. Freeze spray is a highly versatile and effective product but do you know what is actually is and how to use it correctly? We cover everything you need to know to use freeze spray to optimise on the benefits of this cold therapy product safely and confidently.

How Do Instant Ice Packs Work?
10 August 2022

How Do Instant Ice Packs Work?

Instant ice packs cool rapidly and provide soothing relief to injured areas, helping to reduce swelling and speed up recovery rates. But how do they work? We explain why they get cold, and the science behind the chemical reaction that makes them such a useful part of any first aid kit.
Keeping a First Aid Kit at Home: Everything You Need to Know
10 August 2022

Keeping a First Aid Kit at Home: Everything You Need to Know

Do you know what to have in a first aid kit at home? We cover all the essential first aid equipment you could need in the home with a handy checklist, the reasons why home first aid kits are so important, the best ones to buy, and where to store your home first aid kit safely.

The Essential Small First Aid Kit Contents List
10 August 2022

The Essential Small First Aid Kit Contents List

Do you know what should be in a small first aid kit? Make sure you’re prepared with our guide and handy checklist. Learn about our 40 Piece First Aid Kit and well as our other specialised first aid kits.

What is Absorbent Powder?
10 August 2022

What is Absorbent Powder?

Learn about what absorbent powder is, what liquids it can absorb, and what it’s used for, including the safe clean up of biohazard spills.