"Newbrook Safety Solutions is your local expert for essential safety training. We deliver First Aid, Fire Safety, and Manual Handling courses to businesses and individuals throughout Gosport and the surrounding areas. Simple, professional, and practical - we make compliance easy so you can focus on your work with total peace of mind."

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While every business in the UK is legally required to have first aid provisions under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, research suggests a significant "compliance gap."

According to industry data and recent studies (including reports from St John Ambulance and safety consultancies in 2024/2025):

The Compliance Reality

The 80% Failure Rate: Some safety experts estimate that up to 80% of UK businesses fail to fully meet all first aid regulations. This often isn't a total lack of a kit, but rather a failure to have the correct number of trained staff for their specific risk level or shift patterns.
The "Coverage Gap": A 2025 study found that 29% of employees have been in a situation at work where no one present had first aid skills.
Skill Fade: Even in businesses that have "trained" staff, roughly 22% of first aiders are working with certificates that are more than 5 years old (and therefore invalid).

Compliance by Industry

Compliance levels vary wildly depending on the sector:

Retail: Reported as one of the worst-performing sectors, with 38% of staff having never received any first aid training.
Professional Services: About 25% of workers in offices and professional roles have no training, often because these environments are perceived as "safe."
High-Risk (Construction/Manufacturing): Generally have higher compliance rates due to stricter HSE inspections and the obvious nature of the risks.

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Emergency First Aid at Work - EFAW

Course Overview

This 1-day course provides the essential skills to handle medical emergencies in low-risk workplaces.

Roles & Responsibilities: Incident assessment, personal safety, and recording accidents.
Life-Saving Skills: Adult CPR and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Unconscious Casualties: Managing the airway and the Recovery Position.
Choking: Identifying and clearing airway obstructions.
Wounds & Bleeding: Controlling severe blood loss and treating minor injuries.
Shock: Recognising and treating clinical shock.
Seizures: Managing casualty safety during a seizure.
Burns: Basic treatment for minor burns and scalds.

Certification: Valid for 3 years (HSE Compliant). Duration: 1 Day (6 Hours).

Who Should Attend?

The EFAW course is ideal for individuals appointed as first aiders in "low-risk" environments. It is specifically designed for:

Small Business Staff: Shops, cafes, and small offices where hazards are minimal.
Support Roles: Receptionists, library staff, or retail assistants.
Low-Risk Workplaces: Environments where the HSE risk assessment does not require a full 3-day (FAW) first aider.
Self-Employed Professionals: Those looking to enhance their safety credentials or meet client requirements.
Refresher Candidates: Anyone looking to update their basic life-saving skills.
from £75pp. Large groups please enquire

First Aid at Work - FAW

The First Aid at Work (FAW) course is the comprehensive, 3-day version of the EFAW. It is designed for "high-risk" environments (like construction, manufacturing, or chemical plants) or larger workplaces with more staff.

It covers everything in the EFAW course but adds extensive training on managing specific illnesses and severe trauma.

FAW Course Content (Web List)

All EFAW Essentials: Includes CPR, AED use, choking, and severe bleeding.
Major Illnesses: Recognising and treating Heart Attacks, Strokes, Asthma, and Diabetes.
Bones & Joints: Handling fractures, dislocations, sprains, and strains.
Head & Spinal Injuries: Managing suspected neck/back injuries and concussions.
Chest & Abdominal Injuries: Treating penetrating wounds and internal trauma.
Eye Injuries: Irrigation and managing embedded objects or chemical splashes.
Poisoning: Identifying and treating sudden poisoning or substance inhalation.
Anaphylaxis: Recognising and managing severe allergic reactions.
Secondary Survey: Detailed head-to-toe physical assessments.

Who Should Attend?

High-Risk Workers: Construction, warehouse, forestry, or factory staff.
Large Teams: Any workplace with more than 50 employees (even if low-risk).
Specialist Roles: Those working with hazardous chemicals, machinery, or heavy equipment.

Certification: Valid for 3 years. Duration: 3 Days (18 Hours)

From £205pp. Larger groups please enquire

Automated External Defibrillator - AED Training

Course Content

The Chain of Survival: Understanding the four critical steps that increase the chance of survival from 5% to over 70%.
Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: Learning the vital difference between an "electrical" heart issue and a "circulation" issue.
Safe Operation: How to correctly position the AED, attach the electrode pads, and follow the device's voice prompts.
Safety Precautions: When to use (and not use) an AED (e.g., around water, metal surfaces, or patients with pacemakers).
Hands-on Practice: Practical drills using "trainer" AED units and resuscitation manikins.
Maintenance & Checklists: How to ensure the device is "rescue-ready" (checking battery life and pad expiry dates).
Post-Incident Care: What to do after the shock is delivered and how to hand over to paramedics.

Who Should Attend?

All Staff Members: Since an AED must be used within the first few minutes, anyone nearby should know how to operate it.
Security & Reception Staff: Often the first people to arrive at the scene of a collapse.
Community Volunteers: Those working in public spaces where "Public Access Defibrillators" (PADs) are located.

Key Facts for your Website

Duration: 2 to 4 Hours.
Certification: Valid for 1 year (annual refreshers are strongly recommended for AED skills).
Prerequisites: None, though many providers include a Basic Life Support (BLS) refresher as part of the session.

Automated External Defibrillator - AED Maintenance Plan

In the UK, while there is no specific law requiring a business to have an AED, once you install one, it falls under PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998). This means the employer is legally responsible for its maintenance and ensuring it is "fit for purpose."

Here is a UK-specific maintenance plan and service package design, to help you stay compliant and provide lifesaving equipment.

The UK "Rescue Ready" Maintenance Plan

1. The Service Visit (Technical)

The Circuit Check: Verify the device is registered on The Circuit (National Defibrillator Network). This ensures local ambulance services (NHS) know the device is active.
Pad Integrity: Check expiry dates and packaging seals. In the UK damp climate, outdoor cabinets must be checked for condensation inside pad packaging.
Battery Power: Confirm the battery has at least 50% capacity or is within its 2-5 year lifespan.
Electrode Connection: Ensure pads are pre-connected to the unit (where supported) to save vital seconds.
Software/Firmware: Check for manufacturer recalls or updates (crucial for models like HeartSine or Zoll that occasionally release safety patches).

2. Physical & Environmental Audit

Cleaning of device and immediate area to protect your lifesaving asset
Signage: Ensure the ISO 7010 green-and-white heart symbol is used. Verify 3D "projecting" signs are visible from both ends of the corridor.
Cabinet Alarm: Test the 9V battery in the wall cabinet; replace it annually as part of the service.
First Responder Kit: Check for: Trauma shears, razor, 2 pairs of nitrile gloves, CPR face shield, and a towel.

UK Maintenance Package Design.

Prices are based on 2026 UK market rates for a single device. Please contact us for multiple devices.

Bronze (digital) package, from £75 a year

Visits: 0 (remote only)

Expiry tracking: Yes (email alerts)

Cleaning and signage: No

Loaner AED: During repair only

Parts cost: Customer pays extra - AED model dependant

Circuit registration: Digital guide

Annual price: from £75 a year

Silver (pro-check) package, from £165 a year

Visits: 1 per year

Expiry tracking: Yes

Cleaning and signage: Yes

Loaner AED: Included

Parts cost: Customer pays extra - AED model dependant

Circuit registration: Handled by us

Annual price: from £165 a year

Gold (all-in) package, £396 a year

Visits: 2 per year (6 monthly)

Expiry tracking: Yes

Cleaning and signage: Yes

Loaner AED: Included

Parts cost: Included (pads and batteries)

Circuit registration: Handled by us

Annual price: £396 a year

Itemised Service Menu (One-off Jobs)

One-Time "Health Check" Visit: £140
- Includes: Full diagnostic test, cleaning, and a signed Certificate of Compliance.
Post-Rescue Reset: £150
- Includes: Downloading data for the NHS/Doctor, unit sanitization, and installing new pads/battery.
- Includes: Full diagnostic test, cleaning, and a signed Certificate of Compliance.
Standard Replacement Pads: £55 – £95 (Model dependent)
Standard Replacement Battery: £180 – £350 (Model dependent)

Additional information:

The "Circuit" Compliance: Tell them: "If your AED isn't registered and maintained on The Circuit, the 999 operator won't tell bystanders to use it, rendering your investment useless."
PUWER 1998: Mention that because the AED is "Work Equipment," the HSE requires it to be maintained. A professional service record is their proof of compliance.
Insurance Peace of Mind: Many UK business insurers require proof of annual AED servicing to maintain "Public Liability" coverage.

Fire Safety and Awareness

1. Fire Awareness (Basic Staff Training)

This is a short session (1–3 hours) aimed at giving every employee the knowledge to prevent fires and exit safely.

The Fire Triangle: Understanding how fires start (Heat, Fuel, Oxygen) and how to break the cycle.
Hazard Identification: Spotting common risks like overloaded sockets, wedged-open fire doors, and poor waste management.
Fire Classifications: Knowing the difference between fires involving wood/paper, flammable liquids, or electrical equipment.
Emergency Procedures: What to do upon discovering a fire, how to raise the alarm, and understanding the building's specific evacuation plan.
Assembly Points: Knowing where to go and the importance of a roll call.
Fire Extinguisher Theory: Identifying the different types of extinguishers (Water, CO2, Foam, Powder) and which fires they are safe to use on.

1. Mandatory for All Employees

Every single person employed by a business must receive basic fire safety training. This includes:

Full-time and Part-time Staff: From the CEO to the newest recruit.
New Starters: Training should ideally be part of their induction on Day 1.
Contractors & Temporary Staff: Anyone regularly working on your premises needs to know how to exit safely.
Volunteers: If your organisation uses volunteers, they have the same right to safety training as paid employees.

2. Staff in Specific Environments

Basic training is especially critical for those in roles where fire risks are slightly higher or evacuation is more complex:

Kitchen & Catering Staff: Dealing with heat sources and flammable oils.
Warehouse & Stockroom Workers: Managing high volumes of combustible materials (packaging, pallets).
Reception & Security: Often the first to respond to an alarm or direct emergency services.
Night Shift Workers: Who may be working when the building is less populated and visibility is lower.

3. Those with "Change of Circumstances"

Staff must attend a refresher or new session if:

The Workplace Layout Changes: New walls, partitions, or moved fire exits.
New Technology is Introduced: If new machinery or hazardous substances are brought into the business.
They Change Roles: Moving from a low-risk office to a higher-risk workshop area.

When should they attend?

Initially: During their induction period.
Refresher: Best practice (and some insurance policies) requires an annual refresher to prevent "skills fade."
Drills: All staff should participate in a fire drill at least once a year.

From £75pp. Large groups please enquire

Little Heroes Family First Aid

Baby & Child First Aid (2-Hour Workshop)

Learn the fundamental skills to protect your family in a real emergency.

This relaxed, hands-on session is designed specifically for new parents, grandparents, and carers. We strip away the jargon and focus on the life-saving skills you actually need to know delivered by 999 responders.

What you will learn:

Life-Saving Basics: CPR and Recovery Position for babies, children, and adults.
Choking: How to respond quickly and calmly to an obstruction.
Bleeding & Trauma: Managing

Perfect for Families

New & Expecting Parents: Ideal for building confidence before the baby arrives or during those first few months.
Grandparents: A great way to "refresh" old techniques, as first aid guidelines (especially for choking and sleeping positions) have changed significantly over the years.
Aunts, Uncles & Older Siblings: Anyone who might be left in charge of the children for an afternoon.

Home-Based Carers

Babysitters: A 2-hour session provides the essential safety skills needed when parents are out.
Nannies and Au Pairs: While professional nannies often need the 12-hour Ofsted-compliant course, this is a perfect "skills booster" for those starting out or working in informal settings.

Those Who Want "Skills, Not a Certificate"

Busy People: If you don’t have 2 full days to spare for a regulated qualification but want the peace of mind that you could save a life.
Anxious Responders: People who feel overwhelmed by medical jargon. Our 999 responders keep it simple, practical, and focused on "what to do first."

Why the "Parent-to-Parent" approach matters

As 999 responders, we’ve seen these emergencies first hand; as parents, we know the panic you feel when it’s your own child. We teach you how to manage that adrenaline so you can act effectively.

From £25pp. Couple and Large groups please enquire

Manual Handling

A Manual Handling course is designed to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)—the most common cause of workplace absence in the UK. It teaches staff how to move loads safely using "kinetic lifting" techniques and mechanical aids.

Course Content

The Physics of Lifting: Understanding how the spine works and the "see-saw" effect of weight on the lower back.
Risk Assessment (TILE): Learning to assess a task before touching the load:
- Task (does it involve twisting or reaching?)
- Individual (is the person physically capable?)
- Load (is it heavy, bulky, or unstable?)
- Environment (is the floor slippery or the space cramped?)
Safe Lifting Techniques: Practical demonstrations of the "SMART" lifting method (Stable base, Multiple muscles, Arms close, Rod-straight back, Take a grip).
Pushing & Pulling: Correct postures for moving trolleys or heavy equipment to avoid shoulder and back strain.
Team Handling: How to coordinate with a partner to move heavy or awkward items safely.
Mechanical Aids: An introduction to using sack trucks, pallet jacks, or hoists to eliminate manual effort.
Legal Duties: A summary of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 for both employers and staff.

Who Should Attend?

Manual handling training is a legal requirement for any employee who performs lifting, lowering, pushing, or pulling as part of their job.

Warehouse & Logistics Staff: Constant moving of pallets and boxes.
Construction & Trades: Handling heavy materials and tools.
Office Workers: For safe handling of archives, paper reams, and water cooler bottles.
Delivery Drivers: Loading and unloading vehicles throughout the day.
Retail & Hospitality: Stocking shelves, moving kegs, or carrying trays.
From £75pp. Large groups please enquire

Health Care Professionals - Dentistry, GP surgeries, Healthcare setting

Please get in contact to discuss your needs based on your working environment

chris@newbrooksafety.co.uk

Delivery of Mandatory Training by Newbrook Safety Solutions

Newbrook Safety Solutions provides a streamlined, professional approach to mandatory training for GPs, Dentists, and Allied Healthcare Professionals. Their delivery model focuses on achieving full compliance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) while minimizing disruption to clinical practice.

Flexible Delivery Methods

To accommodate the busy schedules of healthcare providers, Newbrook Safety Solutions delivers training through primary channels:

On-Site Face-to-Face Training: Experienced frontline emergency trained instructors visit your practice or surgery to deliver hands-on instruction. This is particularly effective for team-building and ensuring all staff are trained on their own specific equipment (e.g., your practice’s own AED or evacuation chairs).

Specialist Focus Areas

Newbrook Safety Solutions training is specifically tailored to the unique requirements of primary care, dental and health care environments:

Sector:

GP Surgeries

Dental Practices

Health care settings

Compliance and Quality Assurance

Newbrook Safety Solutions ensures that every session translates into measurable compliance:

Audit-Ready Certification: Upon completion, professionals receive CPD-accredited certificates that serve as evidence for CQC inspections.
Practical Competence: Unlike "video-only" providers, Newbrook Safety Solutions emphasizes the practical demonstration of life-saving skills (BLS/CPR) ensuring staff aren't just "compliant" on paper but confident in an emergency.
Skills for life to save a life at home and at work

Contact us

📱- 07772767493

📧 chris@newbrooksafety.co.uk

🌐www.newbrooksafety.co.uk

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