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NEW SALES MANAGER FOR VOX IGNIS
Global voice alarm and emergency audio and alarm systems business Vox Ignis has recently appointed Mark Piert as its new Northern Regional Sales Manager.
Mark joined the company in September 2025 with a remit to grow its sales and customer base across the North of the UK, Northern Ireland and Ireland and to support sales of the company’s Unicorn Voice PAVA, Lexicomm EVC, AssistCallPro safety alarms and InEvac lockdown systems.
Liverpool-based Mark is well known in the UK fire industry having spent nearly 30 years in engineering and sales roles for many well-known manufacturers, with particular expertise in new fire technology solutions.
Jeremy Kirkup, Sales Director, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Mark to the company, he has vast experience and has fitted in well. We are growing quickly with sales across our portfolio, especially for our Unicorn Voice integrated PAVA and EVC system, and Mark is quickly proving a real asset. With new products in our safety alarm portfolio very close to launch, and growing demand for our lockdown and evacuation solutions, these are exciting times for everyone who deals with Vox Ignis.
Commenting on his appointment, Mark said: “I’m delighted to join Vox Ignis. I have known of them for many years and it’s a real privilege to join a thriving, independent UK manufacturer at the next stage in its growth. Their current portfolio is very well regarded and requested and firmly embraced by their customers and the wider market, and I expect
A THIRD OF EMPLOYEES ANXIOUS ABOUT LACK OF TRAINED FIRST AIDERS IN THE WORKPLACE
New research from health charity St John Ambulance shows that a lack of trained workplace first aiders is causing feelings of anxiety among employees.
The study reveals that almost three in ten (29%) employees have experienced times when no one present in their workplace was first aid trained.
Concerningly, of first aid trained employees, over two in five (43%) have reported being the only person on site with first aid skills, meaning that if they were to have an accident or emergency at work, there would be no one available to help them.
The research comes as St John Ambulance launches its Save a Life September campaign to encourage organisations to train more of their workforce in life-saving first aid.
The study reveals a significant skills gap across all sectors, putting employees in physical and psychological danger. Nearly a quarter (22%) of the workforce have never had any first aid training at all and of those who are trained, over a fifth (22%) have skills that are more than five years old, meaning that they may have forgotten these skills and have outdated qualifications.
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Lisa Sharman, National Head of Education and Commercial Training at St John Ambulance, said: “Inconsistencies in working patterns, hybrid working, and a lack of trained first aiders mean that employees are left at risk of not having any life-saving support in a crisis.
"Building life-saving skills within the workplace not only ensures people can act quickly and confidently, but also helps all employees feel safe at work. This Save a Life September, we’re urging employers to provide up-to-date, practical first aid training to show staff they care.
“Even if your workplace seems low- risk, like an office, accidents and emergencies still happen – choking, slips, allergic reactions, or even serious unexpected situations like terrorist attacks or natural disasters.
"Having multiple trained first aiders is an important safety measure that will protect both colleagues and the business. Plus, if an employee is harmed due to a lack of first aid provision, the employer may face legal action, fines or prosecution”
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their new products to follow a similar path.”
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