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Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace
Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace.The days of not speaking out about mental health are over! Mental health is something we have all experienced. From feeling anxious to feeling low, we have all been there. Here at Duell Training Associates, we understand the...
Licensing Awareness: Don’t throw your problem out onto the street!
Licensing Awareness: Don't throw your problems out onto the street!Over the past six months, we have been delivering Licensing Awareness courses around the North East of England. It’s been an interesting time delivering the training because in the past this wasn’t a...
An Anaphylactic Rant!
An Anaphylactic rant!!I need to talk about allergens because unfortunately I find myself consulting with clients who run pubs, restaurants or cafes’ and I keep hearing well meaning Managers telling me the same thing. They place the emphasis on the customer to tell...
Preparing for an EHO Visit to your Food Business.
Preparing for an EHO Visit to your Food Business With Covid-19 now on the list of hazards that food businesses face have you planned how you will protect the food from this contamination? When an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) visits your food premises...
Risk Assessment has its very own hazard – Perception and Complacency!
Risk Assessment has its very own hazard – Perception and Complacency!A lot of my activity at the moment is consulting with the Hospitality Sector and Covid-19. It sounds perplexing and I’ll be honest I’d rather complete a risk assessment on something like DSE or...
Defibrillators – Could you use one?
Defibrillators - Could you use one?Would you know how to use a defibrillator? Most clients in my First Aid classes admit they wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole with common reasons why including; What if I do it wrong? What if I kill them? I’ll get sued I’m not...
Homeworking, Posture and DSE
Homeworking, Posture & DSE Is DSE enough for an Employers’ Duty of Care? Probably not but my own view is individuals (employees) should be looking after themselves and take responsibility just as much as Employers, especially whilst they are homeworking. ...
First Aid: Could You Spot The Signs Of A Heart Attack?
Do you know the signs of a Heart Attack? According to BUPA UK, 175,000 heart attacks occur in the UK every year. So it’s no surprise that a heart attack (or Myocardial Infarction) is one of the leading causes of death. On average, men suffer more heart attacks than...
10 First Aid ‘Facts’ You Believe, That Simply Aren’t True (2020)
10 First Aid Facts you believe that simply aren't true (2020) As a First Aid Instructor, I deliver courses of different levels to clients and businesses all over the North East. Most people come to my sessions bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, eager to learn. And...
Duell Training Associates – Our First Blog Post
Duell Training Associates - Our First Blog Post At Duell Training Associates, I don’t just help people stay safe at work; I have an impact on my client’s lives at home too. While it’s my job to teach health and safety courses, I’m also able to advise people on...