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ISSUE 10 | NOVEMBER 2013 TRADE NEWS | NEW INNOVATION

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HSE finally endorse the British Standard 8599-1 Workplace First Aid Kits. BREAKING NEWS: First Review since 1997 of Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, issued on 1st October 2013. Following a lengthy period of uncertainty, and continued pressure from the Professional Healthcare Industry, the HSE has finally acknowledged the suitability of the British Standard Workplace Kits (BS8599-1) as part of its first review since the existing Code of Practice was published sixteen years ago, in 1997. In addition, radical changes in the way that First

However, in order to retain some control over

It is important to note however, that this is not

Aid Training organisations are accredited have

the standard provided, Ofqual, (SQA in

a mandatory scheme. Individuals and other

been introduced. The HSE will no longer be

Scotland)

devolved

providers can choose to opt for AO recognition,

responsible for directly approving or accrediting

Government, will appoint new “Awarding

or, continue to provide services under non-

First Aid Training organisations. Instead, the

Organisations” (AO’s) who will take up the

regulated schemes based entirely on their own

employer will take the initiative in verifying the

responsibility of accrediting trainers and

good name and reputation in the community.

credibility of a person, or organisation, retained

providing organisations as “regulated” providers.

and

in Wales,

the

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by the employer to undertake such training.

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PREVIEW OUR NEW Parents lack the skills to save their child’s life. Reliance Medical welcome the new emotive TV advertisement by St John Ambulance. Page 12.

Surgery and Ambulance Equipment Range

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Exceptional products and manufacturing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Be a yardstick of quality. Some people arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t used to an environment where excellence is expected.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Steve Jobs.

Reliance Medical has an extensive design and innovation team producing all of our packaging, literature, electronic material, and most importantly, designing new and innovative products. All of our product labelling is designed to achieve two things. Firstly, it is colour coded to aid product recognition, particularly within a first aid kit or procedure pack. Secondly, it is designed to look appealing and attractive in catalogues and websites, increasing sales potential. Reliance invests heavily in product innovation. Our UK design team work closely with the sales and marketing personnel to understand the needs and aspirations of our customers and end-users. Design of new dressings, bandages, and first aid kits has been achieved over the past few years, with many more products in the pipeline. Reliance Medical holds numerous patents, trademarks, and registered designs for its products. The future is exciting. New products are always in development, even more than have been launched so far.

Cost leadership can only be achieved where a supply chain can be engineered to operate more cheaply and savings are passed on to customers. Reliance Medical has a lean wholly owned supply chain. Agents, distributors and middle-men have all been eliminated, along with their costs and profits. Overheads are maintained at industry leading low levels through flat organisational Above: Strategy meeting at our Shanghai offices with members of the Procurement Team. Product processing under stringent clinical conditions in our Shanghai factory.

structures, efficient systems, processes and low cost warehousing space. Activities that can be performed in our Chinese operation have been migrated there to ensure that the lowest costs are achieved. Reliance Medical products offer you the keenest prices available without the risk of compromise on quality.

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™ The Relequip Surgery NEW s t c and Ambulance u d o r p 2013 Equipment Range offers Innovative Quality, at Affordable Prices.

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PRODUCT

OPEN SIZE

6038

Evacuation Chair incl. Cover and Bracket

136cmH x 52cmW x 90cmD

PACK 1

3043

Evacuation Chair Cover

3044

Evacuation Chair Bracket

6030

Treatment Couch with Couch Roll Holder 78cmH x 60cmW x 193cmL

7550

Rest Couch

50cmH x 60cmW x 193cmL

7554

Portable Couch

88cmH x 96cmW x 216cmL

7551

Couch Step

30cmH x 40cmW x 30cmD

3030

Spinal Board

5cmH x 46cmW x 184cmL

3050

Patient Transfer Sheet

204cmL x 71cmW

7501

Stretcher

14cmH x 52cmW x 206cmL

7553

Surgical Instrument Trolley

90cmH x 62cmW x 45cmD

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Are You Equipped? First Aid Rooms and AEDs feature in new HSE Case Study document. Accompanying the new HSE Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations and Guidance document (L74 revised), is a new collection of case studies, designed to add context to the guidelines. Eleven different scenarios include:

• Convenience Store • Supermarket • Nursing Home • Office • Secondary School • Primary School • Café • Construction Company • Trackside Railway Maintenance Co. • Chemical Processing Plant • Remote Locations

In the Emergency and Rescue business, situations develop instantaneously. Rarely do emergencies come with advance warning. For any business, Health and Safety, Fire and Rescue, and numerous other requirements place serious responsibilities on employers and companies to prepare for potential or risk-assessed hazards. How Can Reliance Medical Help?

restaurants, shops, and even peaceful libraries

We have grown into one of the UK’s leading

may face a situation where a person under

distributors of high quality, innovative, and

their care, either as an employee or visitor, is

cost effective everyday First Aid products and

placed at risk. Mostly, these incidents may be

consumables. Established firmly in the market,

dealt with by basic First Aid procedures and, if

we have turned our attention to some

necessary, back-up from Medical Professionals

essential items that are not normally in

from the Emergency Services.

everyday use. However, all too frequently, it is no longer

Introducing the New Relequip™ Range of Emergency Essentials!

need to be taken swiftly and without the risk

Following months of research and planning,

of making a bad situation even worse. This is

acceptable to Dial 999 and wait. Action may

Each case study creates a detailed scenario including the layout of the site, the number of employees, and the accident history.

we are pleased and proud to introduce our

where the Relequip™ range of emergency

new product range of emergency equipment

products can help.

For the first time, the updated guidelines include consideration to providing defibrillators in the workplace. In five of the eleven scenarios, the conclusion includes a recommendation that an AED should either certainly be provided, or should be seriously considered.

with very serious incidents, from dealing with

For more information on HSE guidelines visit:

a suspected broken neck, to the evacuation of

www.hse.gov.uk

In seven out of the eleven case studies, the conclusions point to a clear need for a first aid room in the workplace. In the office scenario with eighty employees working on two levels, and a history consistent with most office environments, a first aid room is prescribed.

contents of a First Aid Kit.

and devices. Designed specifically to help you

a disabled or injured individual from the upper floor of a burning building, the Relequip range provides all the tools you need to manage situations that demand much more than the

Is there something may need?

here

you

The simple answer is YES! Each and every day, factories,

workshops,

colleges,

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hotels,

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The new HSE publication states, “Some first-aid training providers choose to operate through voluntary accreditation schemes whose intention is to set and maintain standards in line with HSE requirements. These schemes are not mandatory and employers may decide to choose an independent training organisation, but these bodies may help employers select training organisations who offer a standard of training with appropriate content, suitable trainers and assessors, and relevant and robust quality assurance systems”. Source: Health and Safety Executive L74 (Third edition) (Advance copy) 09/13 Breaking from their determinedly stubborn position towards adoption of the new British Standard on Workplace First Aid Kits (BS85992 2012), the HSE has now included the following paragraph in the new document. “Employers may wish to refer to British Standard BS 8599 which provides further information on the contents of workplace first-aid kits. Whether using a first-aid kit complying with BS 8599 or an alternative kit, the contents should reflect the outcome of the first-aid needs assessment”. Source: Health and Safety Executive L74 (Third edition) (Advance copy) 09/13

BS8599-1 Compliant Workplace Kits, Guidelines The first new standard for Statutory First Aid Kits in the workplace since 1997, these kits reflect the changes in both workplace practice and risks, making them demonstrably more 'fit for purpose' in todays environment. For peace of mind, the provision of a kit with this updated content is now the only clear and definitive way for employers to demonstrate they are serious about meeting their legal obligations under the Health and Safety First Aid Regulations.

THE NEW FIRST AID KITS ARE NOW THE SIMPLEST AND BEST GUARANTEE FOR EMPLOYERS TO MEET THEIR OBLIGATIONS. You should use the guide shown, together with your risk assessment, to decide on the size, the quantity, and the location of first aid kits in your workplace.

LOW RISK (e.g. shops, offices, libraries etc) HIGH RISK (e.g. light engineering and assembly work, food processing, warehousing, extensive work with dangerous machinery or sharp instruments, construction, chemical manufacture etc.) SMALL KIT USAGE GUIDELINES LOW RISK Less than 25 employees HIGH RISK Less than 5 employees MEDIUM KIT USAGE GUIDELINES LOW RISK 25-100 employees HIGH RISK 5-25 employees LARGE KIT USAGE GUIDELINES LOW RISK 1 Large Kit per 100 employees HIGH RISK 1 Large Kit per 25 employees

More than ever, it is the employers individual risk assessment that must govern the content

CONTENTS

SMALL MEDIUM LARGE TRAVEL

BurnSoothe/Reliburn Burn Relief Dressing 10cm x 10cm

of a kit and overall provision of First Aid

Dependaplast Washproof Assorted Plasters

100

materials and equipment. This is also

Eye Pad Dressing with Bandage Sterile

particularly applicable to companies proposing

Foil Blanket Adult Size

to design a bespoke kit of their own.

Large HSE Dressing 18cm x 18cm Sterile Unboxed

Medium HSE Dressing 12cm x 12cm Sterile Unboxed

Nitrile Gloves Pair

Rebreath Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation Device with Valve

Reliance Finger Dressing with Adhesive Fixing 3.5cm

Reliance First Aid Guidance Leaflet

A small list of basic First Aid items remains in the new document. But, since the British Healthcare Trades Association has now formally withdrawn the 1997 version Workplace Kits,

Reliform Conforming Bandage 7.5cm x 4m

based on the standard 10, 20, and 50 person

Relitape Microporous Tape 2.5cm x 5m

formula, the best guarantee of remaining fully

Reliwipe Moist Cleansing Wipes

Safety Pins Assorted

compliant with the law, will be to adopt the British Standard Kits that have been available and recommended since January 1st 2012.

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Single Use Triangular Bandage 90cm x 127cm

Universal Shears Small 6"

Eye Wash 250ml Sterile

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BS8599-1 First Aid Kits

Full Range in Stock BS8599-1 COMPLIANT - WORKPLACE KITS IN AURA BOX The first new standard for Statutory First Aid Kits in the workplace since 1997, these kits reflect the changes in both workplace practice and risks, making them demonstrably more 'fit for purpose' in todays environment. For peace of mind, the provision of a kit with this updated content is now the only clear and definitive way for employers to demonstrate they are serious about meeting their legal obligations under the Health and Safety First Aid Regulations.

REF

PRODUCT

DESCRIPTION

DIMENSIONS

UNIT

PACK SIZE (IN UNITS)

FIRST AID KITS - WORKPLACE 330 Small Workplace Kit 343 Medium Workplace Kit 348 Large Workplace Kit 366 Small Workplace Kit 380 Medium Workplace Kit 384 Large Workplace Kit 688 Small Workplace Kit

in Integral Aura Green Box in Integral Aura Green Box in Integral Aura Green Box in Durham Box in Oxford Box in Cambridge Box in Stockholm Bag

22.5cmH x 23.5cmW x 10cmD 28cmH x 30cmW x 10.5cmD 33cmH x 36cmW x 10.5cmD 18cmH x 27cmW x 9cmD 22.5cmH x 27.5cmW x 9cmD 25.5cmH x 34.5cmW x 10cmD 19cmH x 12cmW x 8cmD

1 1 1 1 1 1 1

FIRST AID KITS - CATERING 427 Small Catering Kit 428 Medium Catering Kit 429 Large Catering Kit 672 Small Catering Kit 673 Medium Catering Kit 674 Large Catering Kit

in Integral Aura Blue Box in Integral Aura Blue Box in Integral Aura Blue Box in Durham Box in Oxford Box in Cambridge Box

22.5cmH x 23.5cmW x 10cmD 28cmH x 30cmW x 10.5cmD 33cmH x 36cmW x 10.5cmD 18cmH x 27cmW x 9cmD 22.5cmH x 27.5cmW x 9cmD 25.5cmH x 34.5cmW x 10cmD

1 1 1 1 1 1

FIRST AID KITS - TRAVEL 675 Travel Kit 684 Travel Kit

in Aston Box in Stockholm Bag

20cmH x 26cmW x 6cmD 19cmH x 12cmW x 8cmD

1 1

REFILL KITS 657 Workplace Small 660 Workplace Medium 687 Workplace Large 732 Catering Small 733 Catering Medium 734 Catering Large 723 Travel

Refill Refill Refill Refill Refill Refill Refill

1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Brackets are included with all kits (except 675).

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First Aid just got a whole lot brighter. Promotional, retail ready First Aid Kits, made for busy lifestyles. 18 kits â&#x20AC;˘ 2 sizes â&#x20AC;˘ 7 standard colours

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BBQ GLOVE BOX GOLF HANDBAG HOLIDAY KIDS PATCH-UP KITCHEN OUTDOOR PETS SPORTS TOOL BOX

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SMALL BORSA CONTENTS 1

1 1

Blister Plaster

Burn Gel 3.5g

Cleansing Wipes

4 4

Conforming Bandage 7.5cm x 4m

Microporous Tape 1.25cm x 1m

1 1

Non-Adherent Dressing Pad 5cm x 5cm

1 1

Plasters Washproof 7cm x 2cm

Plasters Washproof 4cm x 4cm

Plasters Washproof 7.5cm x 2.5cm

Plasters Blue 7cm x 2cm

Plasters Blue 4cm x 4cm

Plasters Blue 7.5cm x 2.5cm

Plasters Children’s 6cm x 2cm

Plasters Children’s 4cm x 4cm

Skin Closure Strips 3mm x 75mm

5 5

Tick Remover

CUTS & SCRAPES GARAGE KITCHEN MOTORING OUTDOOR SPORTS TRAVEL

Adhesive Dressing Pad 5cm x 7.5cm

LARGE BORSA CONTENTS

created an opportunity in retail for highly portable and versatile first aid kits. The Reliance Medical Borsa range is practical, compact, with a high point of sale impact and competitively priced. All kits are available in a range of standard colours with special colours on request. Standard contents are listed and custom fillings are also available on request. † Terms apply, please contact sales for further details.

SMALL BORSA FIRST AID KITS BBQ First Aid Kit

in Orange Borsa Bag

2730

Glove Box First Aid Kit

in Orange Borsa Bag

2731

Golf First Aid Kit

in Lime Borsa Bag

2733

Handbag First Aid Kit

in Pink Borsa Bag

2732

Holiday First Aid Kit

in Yellow Borsa Bag

2737

Kids First Aid Kit

in Purple Borsa Bag

2735

Kitchen First Aid Kit

in Black Borsa Bag

2739

Outdoor First Aid Kit

in Yellow Borsa Bag

2740

Pets First Aid Kit

in Purple Borsa Bag

2738

Sports First Aid Kit

in Black Borsa Bag

2734

Toolbox First Aid Kit

in Lime Borsa Bag

Blister Plaster

Burn Gel 3.5g

Cleansing Wipes

Conforming Bandage 7.5cm x 4m

Dressing Strip, Washproof 6cm x 11cm

Microporous Tape 1.25cm x 1m

1 2

personal security and safety among consumers has

PRODUCT

Increasing leisure time and a growing awareness of

2736

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Adhesive Dressing Pad 5cm x 7.5cm

Non-Adherent Dressing Pad 5cm x 5cm

A range of stylish and practical First Aid Kits made for today's busy lifestyle. Available in Reliance Medical brand or fully customised for Private Label .

Plasters Washproof 7cm x 2cm

Plasters Washproof 4cm x 4cm

PACK SIZE incl. DISPLAY TRAY

Plasters Washproof 7.5cm x 2.5cm

Plasters Blue 7cm x 2cm

LARGE BORSA FIRST AID KITS

Plasters Blue 4cm x 4cm

REF

PRODUCT

2756

Cuts & Scrapes First Aid Kit in Purple Borsa Bag

2752

Garage First Aid Kit

in Lime Borsa Bag

2753

Kitchen First Aid Kit

in Black Borsa Bag

2750

Motoring First Aid Kit

in Orange Borsa Bag

2755

Outdoor First Aid Kit

in Yellow Borsa Bag

2754

Sports First Aid Kit

in Black Borsa Bag

2751

Travel First Aid Kit

in Yellow Borsa Bag

Plasters Blue 7.5cm x 2.5cm

Plasters Children’s 6cm x 2cm

Plasters Children’s 4cm x 4cm

Scissors

Skin Closure Strips 3mm x 75mm

Triangular Bandage

DESCRIPTION

PACK SIZE incl. DISPLAY TRAY

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Worst Winter for Decades!

motokit

Winter Care Kit with a personal mini first aid kit to keep you and your car on the move.

Record-Breaking snow predicted for November... BRITAIN is braced for the "worst winter in decades" with the first major snowfall expected in weeks. Forecasters are warning the entire country is set for a horror freeze which will bring brutal winds and fierce blizzards. Temperatures have already started to plunge as a swathe of cold air from the Arctic has swept across the UK in the past few days. The first long-range forecasts warn of ‘recordbreaking snowfall’ in November. Heavy wintry showers are expected to cause widespread

chaos

with

below

average

temperatures possibly lingering until February. Long-range forecasters are blaming the position of a fast-flowing band of air known as the jet stream near to Britain and high pressure for the extreme conditions. Jonathan Powell, forecaster for Vantage Weather Services, said: “We are looking at a potentially paralysing winter, the worst for decades, which could at times grind the nation to a halt.”

NOW IN L GRA NEW INTE OX AURA B

“Persistent cold snaps with some very heavy snowfall are likely, and I would not be surprised if some records are not broken this year.”

MOTOKIT® WINTER CARE KIT First Aid for you, and First Aid for your car! Why buy multiple items which are not always available in one shop, when this kit provides the complete solution in one pack. Choose between a durable translucent polypropylene carry case, or the outstandingly versatile Strasbourg bag in high vis orange, and at a stroke you will have the tools to de-ice, de-mist and remove snow from your car, making your journey safer. Plus, in the event of breakdown, a mechanical torch, foil blanket for warmth and a complete first aid kit separately packed for minor incidents, could prove invaluable. Thousands of motorists were stranded on stretches of the motorway network overnight when a foot of snow fell suddenly in January. The main concerns were warmth and light. This kit takes care of both and much more besides. WINTER CARE KIT CONTENTS 1 De-Icer Spray 300ml 1 Demist Pad 1 Foil Blanket, Adult 1 Hand Wipes (pack of 15) 1 Ice Scraper 1 Mini First Aid Kit 1 Screenwash 500ml 1 Wind Up Torch

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PRODUCT

2035

Winter Care Kit in Integral Aura Box Size: 33cmH x 36cmW x 10.5cmD

MINI FIRST AID KIT CONTENTS 2 Cleansing Wipes 1 Gloves (Pair) 1 Guidance Leaflet 1 HSE Large Dressing 18cm x 18cm 20 Plasters, Washproof Assorted 6 Safety Pins 2 Triangular Bandages

showing signs of really bedding in, thanks to freezing winds from the North.“ He blamed the 'poorly positioned’ jet stream which is expected to be 'blocked’ South of the UK, allowing a continual flow of freezing Arctic air. James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather, said it was likely to be the worst winter for more

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than 100 years. He said: “A horror winter scenario is likely to bring another big freeze with copious snow for many parts. This is likely to produce major disruption to

Unit: 1

Pack Size: 1

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”The main issue will be the extreme cold which is

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public transport and school closures on a prolific scale.”

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Wallace spotted. Cameron Corrie goes bust! Supporting asks for Scotland’s Daily Record ran an article on August 8th confirming that Wallace Cameron had gone bust. Liquidators Deloitte, have been appointed to windup the remainder of the firm. Automotive distributor, V Group, has acquired some of the assets and has established a new firm, Wallace Cameron International. The Daily Record reported:

you...

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“GIO BENEDETTI'S first aid kit firm Wallace Cameron have gone bust with the tycoon insisting he was the biggest loser in the winding up of the company.” Gio Benedetti is the father of world famous

Meet the team...

violin impresario 26 year old Nicola Benedetti.

One of our team was recently asked to visit the set of the Manchester based soap ‘Coronation Street’. They were asked to advise which of the new BS8599-1 compliant first aid kits should be

He has a career spanning 50 years, and is one of

installed, and where. The kits have now started

the best known businessmen in Scotland.

appearing on the soap. They can be seen everywhere from the ‘Street Cars’ office to the

Awarded the CBE in 2006, the entrepreneur has

‘Underworld’ factory. The old HSE kits have been

a string of business success stories behind him.

removed, in line with new guidance.

Mr Benedetti said, “It’s really disappointing. I’ve

A fully-functioning Telefunken AED was also

had 50 years in business with 15 companies.

installed in the Medical Centre, just in case

This isn’t where I want to be and I’ve done my

Roy comes a Cropper!

best to avoid it”. The business failure leaves behind a black hole of £1m in the company’s pension fund, which

STAFF PROFILE:

will now be a priority for Deloitte. The

Name: Adrian Hughes

government pension protection fund could

Title: Head of UK Sales

potentially bridge the gap for the 78 current pensioners who depend on the fund.

About: Adrian believes it’s a combination of consistently high levels of service, mature relationships and the innovative range of new products that has been the foundation for his Sales

Gio Benedetti and V Group’s Managing Director,

team achieving unprecedented growth in 2013.

Marytn Nash, have been very publicly

As the only UK based First Aid Distributor with its

disagreeing about the responsibility for the

own wholly owned factory in Shanghai, more and

creditors in the Scottish Press. Martyn Nash is

more new customers are choosing Reliance as their

reported to have said, “His firm have had to deal

preferred vendor.

with more than £1million of creditors’ debts.”

Likes: Rugby, cycling, swimming, gym, fresh air,

Source: Daily Record, Scotland.

cooking, theatre and travelling.

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Save the Boy!

Ouch! St John Ambulance have launched a new

Here, at Reliance Medical, we are acutely aware

campaign to encourage more people to make

because of the nature of our business, just how

the difference between life and death. In a

vital the difference between life and death a

recent survey they conducted, over half of

basic knowledge of First Aid procedure can make.

parents told them they wouldn’t have the

This nationwide promotion is a salutary

first aid confidence to save their own child’s

reminder to us all to consider the extent of our

life in an emergency. And it’s not just parents.

own skills.

Over two-fifths (41%) of people, admit that it

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can do to support it!

Relipore Paediatric - Sterile 6cm x 7cm Unit: Box of 25

UNIT PRICE £3.10 Pack: 10

Instant Ice Pack Update The industry was advised over 18 months ago not to use ammonium nitrate in Ice Packs, due to its hazardous nature when mixed with other substances. Reliance Medical do not use this chemical in their ‘Relief’ range of products. To avoid Instant Cold Packs falling into the wrong hands, the Home Office have issued the following advice: 1. Keep all stores of packs locked SECURELY away when not in use. 2. REPORT all thefts and significant losses. 3. Ensure that packs are DISPOSED of appropriately once used. To report suspicious activity regarding Instant Cold Packs, or to report theft or loss,

call Anti Terror Hotline 0800 789321

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The advertisement also creates an opportunity

a loved one to make them learn first aid.

for every individual or company involved in the distribution of First Aid products, to raise

Low allergy adhesive dressing with cushioned protection, and a highly absorbent central pad featuring Relipad low adherence technology. The stretch fabric is flexible, breathable, and conforms well to the body. Once applied, the dressing remains securely in place yet easy to remove when ready. Designed for weeping or surgical wounds, cuts and lacerations, each dressing is sterile and individually wrapped. 893

would take something as severe as the death of

St John’s volunteers know first aid but they can’t

awareness amongst end users of the importance

be everywhere. They want everyone to have the

a little knowledge can make. In particular,

skills to save a life, so they have developed an

Schools, Parents, and increasingly, younger

online experience to help you find out how to

children, would benefit from the lessons of this

save the boy in the advertisement.

campaign, and anything that we as an industry

COMING Body Fluid SOON

Biohazard

Clean-up 2 Application Kit • Suitable for smaller offices and cars Biohazard Clean-up Kit

This kit contains two single application clean-up packs, for the safe handling, containment and disposal of infectious micro-organisms contained in blood, vomit, urine, mucus, faeces and semen. Meeting the current Health and Safety requirements, and presented in a smart and compact black Integral Aura Box. SINGLE APPLICATION CONTAINS 1 Absorbent Granules (10g) 1 Biohazard Bag 1 Disinfectant Spray (8ml) 1 Disinfectant Wipe 1 Disposable Gloves (pair) 2 Dry Wipes 1 Pack Tissues (10) 1 Polythene Apron 1 Scoop/Scraper

2717

Biohazard Clean-up Kit - 2 Applications in Small Integral Aura Unit: 1

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UNIT PRICE £11.95 Pack: 1

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Buena Suerte Bev!

Cederroth

Many of our loyal and long-standing customers will remember that Reliance started life quite some years ago. Bev started working

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with the team fifteen years ago, initially for First Aid UK Ltd, which was the current Reliance Medical site. M.D. Andy Pear said “It has been a pleasure to work with Bev over the past 15 years. She is a true professional and we will miss her.” We are very pleased to tell you that Beverley is happy and well in Spain after making the decision to live abroad. One of the team commented, “The place doesn’t feel the same without her.” For those of you who knew Beverley well, you will remember her for her wealth of knowledge, terrific sense of humour, and total dedication.

REF

PRODUCT

5117

Eye Wash Pocket Model 235ml

UNIT PACK 1

5118

Eye Wash 500ml

5119

Bracket for Single Eye Wash (5118)

5109

Mini Bloodstopper

From that small start, Bev proved her value to the

5110

Large Bloodstopper

company, and was promoted until she reached

5116

Protection Kit

the position as Manager of the Reliance

5115

Triangular Bandage

5202

Breathing Mask and Keyfob

5113

Mini First Aid Panel, complete

5100

Salvequick® Plaster Dispenser contains plastic & textile plasters 1

5101

Salvequick® Blue Plaster Dispenser contains blue plasters

and we are sure by many of you. One customer

5105

Salvequick® 40 Textile Plasters 6 x 40

who has dealt with us for almost as long as Bev

5104

Salvequick® 21 Textile Plasters 6 x 21 Extra Large

was employed said, “Bev was unique. Every

5106

Salvequick® 15 Textile Fingertip Plasters 6 x 15 Extra Large

conversation I had with her was positive, and she

5102

Salvequick® 35 Blue Detectable Plasters 6 x 35

5108

Salvequick® 30 Blue Detectable Fingertip 6 x 30

5107

Salvequick® 43 Non-Woven Plasters 6 x 43

Customer Service Team, a very demanding and responsible role. ‘Our Bev’ will be sorely missed here at HQ,

had the ability to leave you feeling that you were the most important customer you had. That was how seriously she valued me as a person, not just an account. There was always a laugh too.” So Beverley, on behalf of all of us here, and many suppliers and customers past and present, we are very sorry to see you go, but wish you many, many years of happiness and sunshine as you begin your new life abroad. We are sure it will be just as successful as your time was here with us. To ‘Our Bev’ we say, ‘Buena suerte Beverley’ and (by the way), do please remember to regularly top up your 'Botiquín de primeros auxilios para empresas, viajes o uso domestic', and keep a handy supply of

'Gel para

quemaduras' for those very hot days! *Offers are only available throughout November/December 2013 unless otherwise stated. Discounted offers are off trade price only. All prices are trade prices, correct at time of print and may be subject to change. Offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. All prices are exclusive of VAT at 20%.

14 | RELINEWS

Prestan Manikins

PRESTAN ADULT MANIKIN REF

PRODUCT

DESCRIPTION

UNIT

PACK

Professional CPR/AED training manikins

7400

Adult Training Manikin

inc 10 Lung Bags

Single

7401

Adult Training Manikin

inc 50 Lung Bags

Pack of 4

7402

Adult Face Shield

Pack of 50

7403

Adult Face Shield Lung Bags

Pack of 50

7414

Adult Jaw Thrust Head

Single

7415

Adult Head Assembly

Single

7416

Adult Faces

Pack of 4

7417

Adult Torso with Monitor

Single

7418

Adult Torso Skin Replacement

Pack of 4

7419

Adult Torso without Monitor

Single

7420

Adult Carry Bag

Single

7421

Adult Carry Bag

Pack of 4

7422

Adult Clicker

Single

7423

Adult Clicker

Pack of 4

Realistic looking and acting manikin. Lighter and cheaper with unique features that enhance the training experience.

PRESTAN CHILD MANIKIN REF

PRODUCT

DESCRIPTION

UNIT

PACK

7408

Child Training Manikin

inc 10 Lung Bags

Single

7409

Child Training Manikin

inc 50 Lung Bags

Pack of 4

7410

Child Face Shield Lung Bags

Pack of 50

7411

Child Lung Bags

Pack of 50

7424

Child Faces

Pack of 4

7425

Child Torso Skin Replacement

Pack of 4

7426

Child Head Assembly

Single

7427

Child Torso with Monitor

Single

7428

Child Torso without Monitor

Single

7429

Child Carry Bag

Single

7430

Child Bag

Pack of 4

7431

Child Clicker

Single

7432

Child Clicker

Pack of 4

PRESTAN INFANT MANIKIN REF

PRODUCT

DESCRIPTION

UNIT

7404

Infant Training Manikin

inc 10 Lung Bags

Single

PACK 1

7405

Infant Training Manikin

inc 50 Lung Bags

Pack of 4

7406

Infant Face Shields

Pack of 50

7407

Infant Face Shield Lung Bags

Pack of 50

7433

Infant Face Skin Replacement

Pack of 4

7434

Infant Torso Skin Replacement

Pack of 4

7435

Infant Carry Bag

Single

7436

Infant Carry Bag

Pack of 4

7437

Infant Clicker

Single

7438

Infant Clicker

Pack of 4

PRESTAN MANIKINS - FAMILY PACK REF

PRODUCT

DESCRIPTION

UNIT

7439

Family Pack Training Manikins

inc 50 Lung Bags

Pack of 5

PACK 1

7452

Family Pack Training Manikins

inc 30 Lung Bags

Pack of 3

View the full range of Prestan manikins and video tutorials now at www.prestan.co.uk

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Unique Features •

Realistic looking and acting manikin is more natural to use by instructors and students.

•

Clicker mechanism increases student confidence in administering adequate compressions.

•

Designed for easier and faster set up at training sites.

•

Easy to insert face shield lung bag speeds setup of the manikin.

•

Secure face shield that will not slip without the need for any adhesives.

•

Provides students with a realistic experience that provides for the best ‘real life‘ CPR outcomes.

•

Allows each student to personally observe a true chest rise.

•

Full chest rise and lung bag ensures that students receive the most accurate and realistic training experience.

•

Helps students take the CPR learning experience seriously.

•

Face and head tilt enhances the CPR learning experience and teaches students how to open the airway correctly.

for W E N 2013 Prestan Professional Manikin Packs.

Face-shield fits securely without the need for any adhesives.

Easy to insert face shield lung bag speeds setup of the manikin.

Face and head tilt enhances the CPR learning experience and teaches students how to open the airway correctly.

Prestan Family Pack 2 Adult Manikins, 1 Child Manikin, and 2 Infant Manikins.

Prestan Collection 1 Adult Manikin, 1 Child Manikin, and 1 Infant Manikin. Both families are supplied with CPR monitors, face-shield lung bags, carry case, and instructions.

Realistic both to the eye and touch, the Prestan manikin is unlike any other on the market. Available individually or in convenient multipacks of four for class training purposes, our manikins incorporate a unique clamshell design that accommodates an easy to insert face shield lung bag. Prestan's revolutionary new CPR Rate Monitor provides instant feedback to both instructor and student regarding the rate of chest compression. This allows each student to gauge their rate of compressions on their own, as well as allowing the instructor to monitor several students quickly and easily. With our patented face and head tilt, the Prestan manikin simulates the way an actual victim's head would be moved prior to CPR. In addition, the unique construction of our manikins incorporates a mechanism to help students use the appropriate force to compress the chest to the correct depth.

The revolutionary CPR Rate Monitor with a 'depth' clicker allows instant feedback. Lights highlight when the student is applying the correct rate and depth of compression.

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16 | RELINEWS

reliance

EuroSplint

NEW R U O L CO

to immobilise broken bones and sprain injuries • Lightweight • Washproof • Compact • Portable • Reusable • Versatile • Robust Strong

Stronger

Strongest

NOW IN NEW COLOURS EUROSPLINT® NEW PRODUCT - COMING SOON EUROSPLINT® FINGER SPLINT Used to immobilise injured fingers. The splint can be shaped around or on the finger, loosely wrapping a bandage or tape around the splint to hold in place. Washproof and reusable. Made from Special Metal, Macromolecule Foam. 2748

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EuroSplint® Finger Splint 95L x 45W x 6mmD Unit: 1 Pack: 10

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The EuroSplint® is an incredibly versatile product and is used to immobilise broken bones and sprain injuries. The splint can be shaped to suit the injured part of the body and held in place by loosely wrapping a bandage or tape around the splint. It can be used on the neck, shoulders, arms, fingers, wrist, knee, legs and ankles. Special Metal, Macromolecule Foam keeps the splint clean and dry. Store in a well ventilated area at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. 748

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EuroSplint® - Green/Blue 110H x 900mmW Unit: 1 Pack: 5

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