Images Magazine November 18

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT www.images-magazine.com 26 images NOVEMBER 2018 ■ RBS chief executive Ross McEwan has warned that a no-deal Brexit could see the UK going into a recession. He also noted that while big businesses are pausing investments while they wait to see what happens with Brexit, SMEs are continuing to borrow, invest and grow. ■ Home Secretary Sajid Javid told the Tory Party Conference in October that, deal or no deal, he wants EU citizens already living in the UK to stay post-Brexit. Mike Cherry, national chairman of the FSB, said it was encouraging, but added: “We now need to see that commitment cemented with a technical notice.“ I‘d like my employees to know some basic first aid – where should I start? Accidents and emergencies can happen at any time, and some environments can pose an increased risk. You never know when there might be an emergency at work and your colleagues might need your help. It could be anything from someone tripping over and twisting their ankle, to something more serious such as an accident involving heavy machinery, an electrical or chemical burn, a broken bone or heavy bleed. Research recently released by the British Red Cross found there is just a 50% chance amongst the British public that someone would actually be confident enough to help in a first aid emergency. Knowing some very simple first aid skills can equip you with the confidence to step in, not just at work, but at home and within your community too, and could prove vital in a first aid emergency. Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations state that where your business’s needs assessment indicates you require first aiders, there should be sufficient people trained in first aid in the workplace. The British Red Cross provides lifesaving first aid advice as well as tailored face-to-face first aid courses for workplaces across the UK. Learn the basic skills How to help someone who is bleeding heavily Someone who has had an injury is bleeding heavily needs immediate attention. 1. Put pressure on the wound with whatever is available to stop or slow the flow of blood 2. Call 999 3. Keep pressure on the wound until help arrives. If there is an object in the wound, don’t remove it as this could make the bleeding a lot worse. Apply pressure around it. How to help someone who had a broken bone Someone may have a broken bone (also known as a fracture) if they are in a lot of pain, or are lying in an unnatural position, following a fall or a blow from an object. 1. Encourage the person to support the injury with their hand, or use a cushion or items of clothing to prevent unnecessary movement. 2. Call 999 as soon as possible. 3. Continue supporting the injury until help arrives. How to help someone who has a burn 1. Cool the burn under cold running water for at least ten minutes 2. After the burn has cooled, cover it with cling film or a clean plastic bag 3. Seek medical advice if necessary. More serious burns require professional medical attention. You should go to a hospital A&E department for all chemical and electrical burns. How to help someone who has a head injury A blow to the head may result in someone having pain or a headache. There may be a bump on their head and they may look pale. 1. Ask them to rest and apply something cold to the injury – for example, frozen vegetables wrapped in a tea towel. 2. Call 999 if they become drowsy, vomit or their condition is obviously getting worse. Expert advice on the business of running a garment decoration company Patrick Gollop is director of Red Cross First Aid Training. Find out more about how you and your staff can gain lifesaving skills by visiting redcrossfirstaidtraining.co.uk . Get first aid advice at your fingertips with the free British Red Cross First Aid app, available from Apple via iTunes or Android via Google Play. www.redcrossfirstaidtraining.co.uk Q&A