First Aid

Door Supervisor

Protect Duty Consultation: How will it affect Security Guards?

January 21, 2022 Mahnoor Saad

The UK’s national threat level has risen from SUBSTANTIAL to SEVERE, as declared by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC). The disclosure was made after an explosion at a Women’s Hospital in Liverpool.   In order to counter terrorist attacks, the government has strategised to take strict measures and introduced the “Protect Duty Consultation.” What is […]

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How to earn extra money at Security events?

December 6, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

The UK has successfully dealt with Covid-19 and as restrictions have eased, exciting events have made a comeback. With over 500 upcoming events, ranging from food festivals to Christmas parties, demand for security personnel is bound to increase.  As demand increases, the expected price of security personnel also increases, especially at a time when the […]

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Behind The Licence

8 reasons why our Security heroes deserve more appreciation

November 13, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

Security officers keep the public safe on a daily basis and are often the first line of defence when it comes to emergency response and public safety threats. They play a critical role in the safety of a community by protecting people and property. Unfortunately, often, the efforts of security officers on the front line […]

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Learn First Aid And Save Lives With The Updated SIA Certification

March 3, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

One of the essential parts of being a security professional is keeping the public safe. And it’s entirely possible that while you are doing your job, there might be a need to help someone who has become injured or unwell. Therefore, the Security Industry Authorities has decided that as of April 1st this year, it […]

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6 reasons to learn first aid in the Security Industry

May 16, 2018 Mahnoor Saad

A study by the Brisitsh Red Cross found that Eight in ten adults (85%) don’t have the knowledge or confidence to act if someone wasn’t breathing. The Study also found that only five per cent of adults in the UK would have the confidence and the knowledge to help someone who is bleeding heavily. This […]

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Top Five Advantages Of Getting First Aid Certified

March 14, 2017 Mahnoor Saad

There are many examples of first aid throughout history with early examples, mainly related to warfare, dating as far back as 500 BCE. Artificial respiration wasn’t introduced until the 19th century, and it wasn’t until the mid-20th century medical professionals began to use this technique as a means of keeping oxygenated blood flow to the […]

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10 Key Steps For Dealing With An Emergency Situation

June 30, 2015 Michelle Harold-Brown

As a security operative you will naturally have been taught how to pre-empt and prevent incidents before they escalate to broader conflicts. In the same vein, you must also be prepared for workplace emergencies of varying degrees at any given time. The term ‘emergency’ is broadly described as a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation […]

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6 Steps For Dealing With An Unresponsive Casualties

April 27, 2015 Michelle Harold-Brown

Unconsciousness is a state which occurs when the ability to maintain an awareness of self and environment is lost, involving a complete or near-complete lack of responsiveness to people and other environmental stimuli. It can last anywhere from a few seconds (e.g. fainting), or for longer periods of time, and is often caused by serious illness or […]

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