November 5th marks Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, in the UK. This annual celebration often involves a lot of smoke, fire, and explosive firework displays.

Naturally, there are dangers associated with open flames, fireworks, sparklers and other activities involved in the festivities. In this blog, Imperative Training talks you through some of the main dangers and how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe this Bonfire Night.

Halloween is a time for fun, costumes, and celebration, but it’s also a night when accidents and injuries are more likely to happen. Whether you’re out trick-or-treating with children or hosting a party, it’s important to be prepared for common injuries that can occur.

Knowing some basic first aid can make all the difference in preventing a minor accident from becoming a more serious issue. Here’s a guide to help you handle common Halloween injuries with confidence.

October 16th is Restart a Heart Day, dedicated to raising awareness around cardiac arrest and supporting people to learn Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

In the UK around 60,000 people a year suffer a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), currently 90-95% of people who suffer an SCA will die. The only way this figure can be improved is by widespread education on CPR and the use of defibrillators.

Picture this situation: a member of the public collapses in front of you, they are not breathing and have no pulse. Remembering your First Aid training, you recognise this as a cardiac arrest, begin Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and call 999 who refer you to the nearest Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to your location.

After sending another bystander to collect the AED, you attach the electrodes to the casualty’s chest and wait for the device to analyse. The AED recommends a shock, and ultimately delivers three shocks before the casualty regains a heartbeat and is taken to hospital.

What seems like a heroic act to almost everyone may have actually been against the wishes of the person who suffered the cardiac arrest. So, can they actually take legal action against you for saving their life if they didn’t want you to?