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Ensuring you have the appropriate Health and Safety policies and procedures in place can be daunting for any business.
Unless you have a comprehensive understanding of up to date legislation, it’s vital to seek out advice and guidance that will protect you both financially and legally. BSM Training and Consultancy exist precisely for that reason.
We can provide solutions from full management of a business’s health and safety down to helping a business invest in its people to create and grow a good health and safety culture.
All employers are legally responsible to ensure that there is appropriate first aid cover for staff and visitors in the event of an incident or accident.
It only takes a few details to find out which training and supplies are right for you, based on Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations.
You can use our free first aid requirements calculator to help you understand your specific requirements. The calculator is a guide and doesn’t replace the need to conduct a full ‘first aid requirements risk assessment’.
We have open courses available within our training centre in Glasgow city centre. We also offer in house training where we come to you to deliver training to you and your teams. You can view estimated costs on our pricing page or contact us to discuss your needs.
With several first aid courses to choose from it can be difficult to pick the one that best suits your needs. The fact is that there is no short answer. It depends a lot on what your risk assessment states and taking guidance from any professional National Governing Body (NGB) that you may be aligned with.
The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 make it clear that any employer should provide sufficient equipment, facilities and qualified personnel as is adequate and appropriate.
Each of our courses has a summary of its contents on its respective page on the website. You can also use our free first aid requirements calculator to help you understand your specific requirements. The calculator is a guide and doesn’t replace the need to conduct a full ‘first aid requirements risk assessment’.
The most obvious choices for workplaces are the Emergency First Aid at Work or the more advanced First Aid at Work.
Yes. Those who hold a valid First Aid at work qualification can opt to take a 2-day requalification course. This is an intense course with little time to practice. If your qualification has expired by more than 30 days, the HSE recommends that you undergo a full First Aid at Work (3 days)
No, AED’s that are found in public and most commercial spaces are designed so that they are easy to use and anyone can operate them. Simply follow the easy to use instructions on the AED but don’t forget to call 999! Attending a regulated first aid course will help to build confidence and speed up the operator’s use of the AED.
No, if you are untrained or uncomfortable giving rescue breaths then compression only CPR can be given instead. This is where a person presses hard and fast on the centre of the casualty’s chest without stopping until emergency help or an AED arrives.
It is worth noting that not doing rescue breaths lowers the chances of a casualty surviving a sudden cardiac arrest. So where possible always try to give breaths.
According to fire safety authorities, a fire risk assessment is a systematic and structured examination of the likelihood of fire and the likely consequences to residents and others who could be affected by a fire.
It’s not just a checklist – it’s a thoughtful process that helps keep people safe and buildings compliant
Think of it like a fire safety check-up for your building. It’s all about spotting anything that could cause a fire, figuring out who might be in danger if one broke out, and making sure you’ve got the right precautions in place to keep everyone safe.
Anyone responsible for a building-like a business owner, landlord, property manager, or employer-is legally required to carry out a fire risk assessment. This applies to most non-domestic premises and shared areas in residential buildings.
You’re legally required to have a fire risk assessment if you’re the “duty holder”, which includes:
Even if you’re not the owner, if you have control over the premises (like a facilities manager), you may still be responsible.
Yes, you can do a fire risk assessment yourself—especially if your building or premises is small and straightforward. In Scotland, the law doesn’t require you to hire a professional, but you do have to make sure the assessment is “suitable and sufficient.”
You might want to get expert help if:
As of October 2023, all fire risk assessments in England must be recorded in writing, even for small premises. So even if you do it yourself, you’ll need to document your findings and keep them up to date
You should review your fire risk assessment regularly—at least once a year, or sooner if there are significant changes to your building, its use, or the people in it. There’s no fixed legal timeframe, but the law requires that it stays up to date and reflects current risks
The cost a fire risk assessment in the UK can vary based on a lot of factors typically from around £300 – more than £3000.
We run open courses at our training centre right in the heart of Glasgow. Prefer something more tailored? We also offer in-house training-our team comes to you to deliver sessions directly to your staff. For a rough idea of pricing, check out our pricing page, or feel free to get in touch to chat about what you need
Absolutely – we’re happy to include a short practical session alongside the core theory, as long as there’s enough space and it’s arranged ahead of time. Just a quick note: we don’t use a live fire pit for level one or two courses, mainly to reduce environmental impact and keep our carbon footprint low.
Nope, not on its own. At BSM Training and Consultancy, we like to keep things simple and effective—so we roll the fire marshal role into the Qualsafe Awards Level 2 Award in Fire Safety. That way, learners walk away with a proper regulated qualification and all the know-how they need to take on the fire marshal role confidently
Every company’s needs are different, and we often create bespoke training to meet those requirements.
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If you are unsure of how many people to train and deploy as first aiders for your workplace or school, then don’t worry.
You can use our first aid requirements calculator to help you understand your specific requirements. The calculator is a guide and doesn’t replace the need to conduct a full ‘first aid requirements risk assessment’.
We thrive on helping remove the stress of your legal responsibility to ensure there are suitable arrangements in place for all staff or visitors should someone become ill or injured.
Maybe you are unsure about your legal or moral obligations as an employer, or perhaps you are finding it challenging to keep on top of your responsibilities such as training matrixes, policies or risk assessments.
Why not book into one of our free no-obligation consultation slots to discuss your challenges, there is no cost to exploring your options.
If you need more information on any of our courses please get in touch, we’ll be happy to give you any details that you need.
Maybe you are unsure about your legal or moral obligations as an employer, or perhaps you are finding it challenging to keep on top of your responsibilities such as training matrixes, policies or risk assessments.
Why not book into one of our free no-obligation consultation slots to discuss your challenges, there is no cost to exploring your options.
If you need more information on any of our courses please get in touch, we’ll be happy to give you any details that you need.
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