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Biohazard Bags Colour Coding: A UK Guide
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12 August 2021

Biohazard Bags Colour Coding: A UK Guide

Waste generated by the healthcare sector is some of the most hazardous waste, including harmful chemicals and potentially infectious materials that can pose a serious risk if not handled properly. Business owners and operators are required under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to make sure potentially harmful waste is disposed of responsibly.

Here’s our comprehensive guide to hazardous and non-hazardous waste bags for use in healthcare settings.

Posted in: General Hospital Veterinary
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How Accurate are Non-Contact Thermometers?
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12 August 2021

How Accurate are Non-Contact Thermometers?

It seems really simple: you point a laser at someone’s forehead and press a button. In a split second, you have a temperature reading. The simplicity of non-contact thermometers has got some people wondering how accurate they really are? 

Find out about non-contact thermometer accuracy in this article.

Posted in: General Coronavirus Hospital Veterinary Medical Diagnostics
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How to Use an AED: Steps to Follow at the Critical Moment
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10 August 2021

How to Use an AED: Steps to Follow at the Critical Moment

When someone goes into cardiac arrest every second counts. You only have around 10 minutes to bring someone back using a defibrillator and CPR. An Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) can be used by anyone and comes with clear instructions to follow. You should also be given support by a 999 call handler when you call emergency services.

That said, knowing what to do beforehand and being prepared is invaluable. If you run a business, manage a team, or simply if you want to know what to do if the situation occurs, read on to find out the steps for how to use AED defibrillators.

Posted in: General First Aid Defibrillators Emergency
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Where are Eyewash Stations Required?
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10 August 2021

Where are Eyewash Stations Required?

There are a great many situations in which corrosive materials can come into contact with the delicate eye tissue. From accidents in a laboratory to hot oil in a restaurant kitchen, damage to the eye could result in a trip to A&E or even blindness if not dealt with properly.

Posted in: General First Aid Eyewash & Eyecare
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What Is a Biohazard Kit Used For?
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8 August 2021

What Is a Biohazard Kit Used For?

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 Infection Control
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School-Medical-Supplies
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10 July 2021

School Medical Supplies - What Every School Should Have

Whilst a school should do everything in their power to avoid accidents occurring in the first place, it will be nearly impossible to rule them out all together.

Posted in: General Medical Education
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Safe return to work
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2 June 2021

Safe return to work practices: The importance of infection control in the workplace

If you employ people, you must do everything reasonable to protect your workers and others from COVID-19. This post aims to help you to outline safe and hygienic practices in your workplace and provide the measures for staff to maintain this.

Posted in: General First Aid Infection Control Coronavirus
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How Does a Defibrillator Work?
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1 June 2021

How Does a Defibrillator Work?

10.8% of people now survive when cardiac arrest strikes out of hospital, more than double the statistic from a decade ago. This is largely thanks to an increase in public access AEDs and bystanders stepping in to offer life-saving assistance.

A useful step in feeling comfortable using an AED is to understand exactly how it works and what it does. Find out in this article.

Posted in: General Defibrillators
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How to safely clean your dog's eyes
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2 May 2021

How to safely clean your dog's eyes

It’s not uncommon for man’s best friend to experience eye issues, with breeds such as pugs, bulldogs and great danes being more prone to them. We have created this guide so that you know how to clean your dog’s eyes safely with our Sterowash eye and wound wash.

Posted in: General Veterinary
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What is Hand Sanitiser? Frequently Asked Questions
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11 April 2021

What is Hand Sanitiser? Frequently Asked Questions

Hand sanitiser has been a part of daily life for almost everyone over the last two years. A convenient alternative when a sink isn’t nearby, hand sanitiser has helped everyone do their part to slow the spread of Covid-19 by keeping their hands clean.

But sanitising hand gel has been around for much longer than the Covid-19 pandemic and has been a useful tool in cutting through the cycle of infection of other diseases like flu and common colds. Get a thorough understanding of what exactly hand sanitiser is in this article.

Posted in: General First Aid Infection Control Hospital Veterinary Medical
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