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Mesothelioma Awareness Day – Why Asbestos Awareness Training Matters Today, [...]
World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Changing the Narrative on Suicide
Today, 10 September 2025, marks World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD)—an [...]
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Important Health Alert: Why It’s Time to Toss Your Non-Sterile, Alcohol-Free Wipes
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Celebrating Neurodiversity: This Is Us! Festival 2025
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This Isn’t Just Training—It’s an Empathy Accelerator!
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Urgent Product Recall: Is Your Tower Air Fryer Affected?
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Happy Pancake Day! As we all enjoy flipping pancakes and [...]
Urgent Alert: Fire Risks Linked to Air Fryer Usage
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Defibrillator Storage and Safety: What Every Business Needs to Know About AED Maintenance
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Essential 6 Triumphs as a 2024 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards Winner!
Essential 6 is thrilled to announce that we have won [...]
Essential 6 is thrilled to announce that it has been shortlisted for two awards in the 2024 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards
Essential 6 is thrilled to announce that it has been [...]
Workplace Well-being: Why Mental Health Matters More Than Ever
10th October 2024, World Mental Health Day: Embracing Workplace Mental [...]
Enhancing People Moving & Handling Training with the Raizer M
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Why is a correctly fitted and maintained fire door important?
Fire doors play a critical role in ensuring the safety [...]
Urgent Allergy Advice – Mustard Ingredients Contaminated with Peanuts
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Defibrillator funding for community spaces across England
The Department of Health and Social Care is currently running [...]
Why Fire Safety Training is Essential for Every Business
In the landscape of modern business, ensuring the safety and [...]
Why First Aid Training is Essential for Every Business
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Essential 6 Triumphs as FSB Southwest’s Micro Business of the Year 2024
We are thrilled to share some exciting news that marks [...]
World Mental Health Day 2023 Mental Health a Universal Human right!
As the theme of World Mental Health Day 2023 highlights, [...]
Prioritize Heart Health: World Heart Day 29th September 2023
On this World Heart Day, marked every 29th of September, [...]
Essential 6 Wins Small Business of the Year 2023
We are thrilled and honoured to announce that Essential 6 [...]
Essential 6 shortlisted finalist for Torbay Business Award 2023
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with our [...]
Anxiety is the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week 15th - 21st May 2023 is [...]
The Coronation of Charles III
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Happy May the 4th, It’s Star Wars Day
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April Stress Awareness Month: Get Your Tune-Up
Since April 1992 Stress Awareness Month has been happening every [...]
Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $8.9 billion to settle claims that talc containing asbestos caused cancer.
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Easter Opening Hours 2023
As we are fast approaching the Easter bank holiday, I [...]
Happy New Year from all of us with love at Essential 6
We wish you the very best for 2023! All of [...]
Today 10th October 2022 is World Mental Health Day
Mental health is often thought of as a taboo topic, [...]
Essential 6 mourns the death of Her Majesty the Queen
It is with deep sadness that we at Essential 6 [...]
New 999 video call service launches for sign language users
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Essential 6 gains approval to deliver Asbestos Awareness Training
We're delighted to announce that our team at Essential 6 [...]
HSE issue new advice for protecting pregnant workers and new mothers
The Health & Safety Executives advice has changed and you [...]
HSE Inspectors out in force for Dust Kills campaign June 2022
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have launched a campaign [...]
World Asthma Day May 3rd 2022 – Advice on how to recognise and treat Asthma Attack
Asthma attacks kill 3 people in the UK each day. [...]
Minimise the risk of your child choking this Easter
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Signs of stress in employees – April 2022 Stress Awareness month
Stress Awareness Month 2022 Since April 1992 Stress Awareness Month [...]
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The importance of Food safety and hygiene for businesses
Happy Pancake Day everyone! Did you know that anyone handling [...]
Free Cake and sharing the love this Valentines Day
We’re sharing the love this Valentines week. Simply book one [...]
5 Ways to keep your apprentices safe #NAW2022
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Time to Talk Day 2022 Mental Health Conversations
Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health [...]
Risk Assessments for Road Users need to be reviewed
Rules for all types of road users have been updated [...]
Changes to Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
Now is a good time to start revising your Personal [...]
Say No to Blue Monday – 17 January 2022
So today is Blue Monday. The concept was first published [...]
Bye Bye 2021, Hello & Happy New Year 2022
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Key Health and Safety Statistics for 2020/2021
Hot off the press here are the latest statistics on [...]
Hypothermia – How to recognise and treat a hypothermic casualty
The UK workforce is possibly facing a difficult winter this [...]
Factors to consider for a safe Bonfire Evening!
Many of us will be getting together attending an organised [...]
First Aid & Food Safety Tips for a Safe Halloween
Happy Halloween everyone. It’s great to get dressed up and [...]
Natasha’s Law comes into effect today – are you compliant?
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World Sepsis Day – 13th September 2021
World Sepsis Day is a day that aims to raise [...]
Standards for Managing Psychological Health and Safety at Work
BS ISO 45003:2021 – Occupational health and safety management. Psychological [...]
Heat Stroke – How to recognise and provide prompt, safe and effective first aid
In this article we provide expert guidance on how to [...]
Heat Exhaustion – What does it feel like and how to treat this condition
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Unlocking and open for business
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Builder who failed to report accident jailed
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Mental Health Awareness Week – 1oth – 16th May 2021
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Asthma – 4th May 2021 is World Asthma Day
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First Aid 2021 – The 5 Top Messages from the new ERC Guidelines
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Have you considered a Defibrillator for your premises?
Last week we were able to visit a client and [...]
HSE Update on First Aid Training
Over the previous 12 months we have witnessed some learners [...]
Fire Extinguisher colour code changes
You may be noticing a new colour on your workplace [...]
Food Standards Agency issues warning over unsafe meat
The food standards agency have issued an alert over unsafe [...]
Training deemed Essential to stay open in latest lockdown
In a bid to control to control soaring coronavirus cases [...]
Christmas opening hours during the festive period
We will be closing the office for the festive period [...]
First Aid Training Courses – what to expect during Covid – 19
First Aid Training Courses during Covid-19 have now been running [...]
Fire Door Safety Week – Practical Tips
Fire Door Safety Week shares practical tips and this years [...]
Coronavirus Rule of 6 sees education and training exempt from the ruling
As the new “rule of 6” came into force in [...]
HSE report all time low for recorded fatalities in the workplace
The HSE report all time low for recorded fatalities in [...]
Does your local Chippy have a 5 Star Hygiene Rating? National Fish and Chip Day 4th September 2020
Does your local Chippy have a 5 Star Hygiene Rating? [...]
Tips to keep your workforce safe during a heatwave
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Actions ensuring classroom based courses are delivered safely
The day had to arrive at some point where the [...]
3 pitfalls to consider now you’re Covid-19 secure
3 pitfalls to consider now you’re Covid-19 secure On the [...]
Safety Alert: Use of face masks designated KN95
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HSE Announces end date to First Aid Certificate extensions
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UK adds loss of smell and taste to the list of coronavirus symptoms.
UK adds loss of smell and taste to the list [...]
Mental Health Awareness Week 18-24 May 2020
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9 Practical Tips for a Safe Return to Work
It’s Wednesday 13th May 2020. The day our Government are [...]
Happy International Nurses Day 12th May 2020
International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world on 12 [...]
New infection prevention and control advice for health and social care providers
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Defibrillators – Who is looking after yours?
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Torbay Tragedy Unites Harbourside Traders
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COVID-19 CPR and Resuscitation Protocols
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Clarity Copiers receiving their Defibrillator
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Whirlpool adds 3 more models to fire hazard recall list
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Cow & Gate baby food jars recalled over tampering fears
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Happy New Year!
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Essential Tips for Dealing with Injuries on Bonfire Night
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Grenfell Tower Tradegy – first official phase one inquiry report released
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Family Food Safety Tips for a Safe Halloween
Family Food Safety Tips for a Safe Halloween. Celebrated on [...]
10 Month Prison Sentence for Director failing in Health & Safety Responsibilities
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Using smart speakers to identify signs of a heart attack and cardiac arrest
Smart speakers, such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home, are [...]
Anaphylaxis – Risk of Emerade Adrenaline Pens Failing
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Essential Promises You Can Make for World Heart Day 2019
On the 29th of September 2019 it’s World Heart Day. [...]
Fire Door Safety Week 23rd – 29th September 2019
Fire door safety week helps to share and encourage good [...]
Gas Safety Week 16 – 22 September 2019
It's Gas Safety Week! Organisations from across the UK are [...]
What 3 Words for a Faster Emergency Response
You’re in an emergency situation, you have no idea where [...]
Food Safety Allergy Alert – Cook Trading Recalls Green Thai Chicken Curry
COOK Trading Ltd is recalling two further batches of Green [...]
Safety Alert – Telefunken Models HR1 & FA1 Defibrillators
The MHRA have issued a Safety Alert regarding Telefunken HR1 [...]
Vehicle Load Security Enforcement
This week (22 - 26 July) sees a national police-led [...]
Risk Assessment – Critical steps to achieve a safe business
As an employer there are many laws and obligations to [...]
500,000 Tumble Dryers Recalled over Fire Risk
The government is to order an “unprecedented” recall on upto [...]
We’re Celebrating Adult Learners’ Week – 30% Discount
We're celebrating Adult Learners' Week and providing a 30% discount [...]
Raising Awareness of Diabetes Management Through Workplace Training
According to the British Diabetic Association, 1 in 15 people [...]
Essential Nutrition and Food Safety for this year’s Healthy Eating Week
This week, many companies are taking part in the British [...]
Defibrillators Save Lives
A healthy heart is essential to our wellbeing, yet each [...]
Why Every Family Needs First Aid Skills
With a multitude of dangers lurking in and around the [...]
The 6 Great Business Benefits Achieved from Good Health and Safety
Health and Safety applies to all of us, no matter [...]
Food Safety Tips For National BBQ Week – Don’t Poison Your Guests!
With the weather warming up, many of us are starting [...]
Women have lower chances than men to be resuscitated and survive
Research published today (21st May 2019) in the European Heart [...]
Dementia Training – 6 reasons why every company should invest
There are reports showing over 850,000 people in the UK [...]
First Aid – Changes to Management of Burns
The recommended First Aid Treatment for Burns has recently been [...]
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place 13-19 May 2019. This [...]
CPR and AED Standards Survey – Have your say
The Resuscitation Council (UK) are the organisation that sets the [...]
HSE Fee for Intervention increases by almost 20%
The HSE fee for intervention has been increased from £129 [...]
May – Lyme Disease Awareness Month
As the month’s warm up many of our customers such [...]
Anaphylaxis – EasyJet ban nuts on all flights
Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction to an [...]
More lifesaving defibrillators deployed by Essential 6
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Don’t be complacent, check your Defibrillator
Important - Check your Defibrillator is fully operational. We are [...]
Oral Health Care Training – Whose looking after your Grannies Teeth?
Your Grandma probably told you to look after your teeth [...]
Just Eat to ban eateries with a zero food hygiene rating from its app
We recently reported and provided tips on the importance of [...]
A Heart is for Life and not just for Valentines Day!
When setting up the Essential 6 Training HQ we had [...]
Cancer Risk: HSE tighten control, issuing safety alert for welding fumes
New scientific evidence from the International Agency for Research on [...]
Asthma: How to recognise and assist someone experiencing an attack
On average 3 families will be devastated from losing a [...]
Fire Risks in the Workplace: Fake Chargers and how to spot one!
Fire risks from fake chargers are now a common problem [...]
Food Hygiene: Tips to Achieve the 5 Star Rating You Need!
The food hygiene rating scheme is essential to protect public [...]
First Aid Needs Assessment – Free Tool Assisting You to get it Right
Many organisations know that they need first aiders within the [...]
Essential tips for a safe journey as snow blankets the UK
Temperatures have plummeted across the UK with the following temperatures [...]
Fake Paramedic: who treated dying teenager jailed
Conman Kevin Davies has been jailed for 29 months after [...]
It’s official, we’re an Accredited Defibrillator Location!
We are delighted to receive our Certificate of Accreditation from [...]
Asbestos in Schools: MPs remain seriously concerned
23% of schools have still not provided the information that [...]
First Aid and CPR to be taught in schools from 2020
Earlier this month the Education Secretary Damian Hinds announces that [...]
Stress Awareness Week – Why tackle workplace stress?
Statistics show that work-related stress is a significant issue with [...]
Essential 6 are supporting TEDxTorquay 2018
Essential 6 Ltd are proud supporters of TEDxTorquay, the English [...]
So this happened…
A special thank you goes out to all you great [...]
EH40 Workplace Exposure Limits Updated
The Health and Safety Executive has approved new and revised [...]
Macmillan Coffee Morning
2.5 Million people in the UK are currently living with [...]
Sadly another 144 Workers killed in 2017/2018 (RIDDOR)
The HSE have recently released their annual statistics for workplace [...]
Bring your dog to work day
As well as raising funds for a great cause, Bring [...]
Meeting Rooms for Hire
We are pleased to tell you that our meeting rooms [...]
Mental Health Awareness Week – Stress
This years focus for Mental Health Awareness Week is Stress. [...]
New Premises for Essential 6
We are really pleased to announce that we have now [...]
BMW recalls over 300,000 Cars amid safety fear
BMW has issued a recall of over 300,000 cars in [...]
Easter Travel: Where to Avoid and What to Take
So you're just starting your first well-earned bank holiday of [...]
Essential 6 Competition Winners
Thank you so much everyone, for coming to see us [...]
At Business Expo South West on Thursday
Can’t wait for Thursday. Visit us for a chance to [...]
Essential 6 New Brand Identity
After 10 great years we decided to strengthen the [...]
ISO 9001:2015 Awarded to Essential 6 Ltd
We are proud to have been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification, [...]
Essential 6 Sponsors Buckland Athletic U13 Girls Team
Essential 6 are delighted to be the home shirt and [...]
Essential 6 Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Thank you for the 10 remarkable years of warmth, friendship, [...]
Accreditations and certifications
