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The Expert Guide to First Aid and Training in the Workplace


There are now two main bodies providing recommendations on good practice for first aid provision in the UK. In response to this, Arco has published the Expert Guide to First Aid Kits and Training in the Workplace to help guide businesses to the right kit and training for them.


The Expert Guide has been developed to help businesses make decisions on the most suitable first aid kits by providing advice on current regulations and advising on the contents and size of kits required, plus showing the difference between the British Standard kit and the kit based on the Health & Safety Executive’s recommendations.


Currently the Health & Safety Executive and British Standard are providing recommendations on good practice for first aid provision in the workplace. The Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 Approved Code of Practice and Guidance from the HSE, sets out the essential aspects of first aid that employers have to address, including the provision of equipment, facilities and the appropriate number of trained persons.


The recently revised British Standard BS8599 BS8599-1 ‘Workplace First Aid Kits. Specification for the Contents of Workplace First Aid Kits’ recommends appropriate first aid equipment and consumables for today’s workplace.


The revision of the British Standard saw a new first aid kit on the market that has caused some confusion over what is needed in order to be compliant. In the Republic of Ireland the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) legislates and makes recommendations on first aid kits and on the number of trained persons required.


With safety at the heart of its business, Arco can help businesses ensure that they have the right first aid kits to treat staff should they become injured in the workplace through its expert guide, Arco Training and Consultancy and 40-branch network offering advice and assistance.


To receive your free copy of the Expert Guide to First Aid Kits and Training in the Workplace contact your local Arco branch of visit www.arco.co.uk/firstaid.


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New Touchscreen Thermal Cycler Makes PCR Set Up Quick and Easy


Now programming of complex PCR protocols such as Touchdown, Long and Nested PCR is faster and easier. The new Bioer LifeTouch™ 96-well gradient thermal cycler, from Alpha Laboratories Ltd, has a clear, 6.5" full colour, Touchscreen menu and display. Combined with its powerful and intuitive programming this enables easy PCR set up in just a few seconds.


As an evolution of the original and popular LifePro™ PCR machine, the LifeTouch includes new enhancements, such as upgraded Peltier elements and unique Thermal Assisted Switching (TAS). These ensure minimal edge effects, rapid heating and cooling plus temperature accuracy to 0.1ºC, providing unsurpassed reliability and reproducibility.


The temperature controls have been designed with complex PCR protocols in mind. The cycler has adjustable temperature ramping rates and incremental/decremental temperature/time programming.The gradient function up to 30ºC range enables rapid optimisation and reliability is ensured with its precision temperature control and excellent uniformity.


The LifeTouch 96-well gradient thermal cycler is extremely quiet when running, and can be operated on its own, via a PC or on a network. Its 2 year warranty, long life Peltier technology and range of service packages ensure absolute peace of mind and a guaranteed lifetime cost. It is also offered with free software upgrades to meet future technique developments.


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