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14 December 2011
::iPhone First Aid App Available Free

St John Ambulance has officially announced its first aid iPhone app is now free to download. The app, which gives life saving advice, has already proved to be the difference between life and death.

Launched last year, the ‘St John Ambulance First Aid’ app has now been downloaded by nearly 43,000 people. And it seems the new technology has already saved a life, as a mother got in touch to say she was able to give first aid to her choking baby, thanks to the app.

As well as advice for dealing with major emergencies, such as choking or heart attacks, the app also gives useful first aid guidance on how to deal with effects of the cold, such as hypothermia and frost bite.

If you have an iPhone, download the app now so that you have the first aid information you may need to save a life or provide support while waiting for help to arrive. This is particularly important during winter months when ambulance waiting times may be longer.
Download the iPhone First Aid App

27 October 2011
::End of British Summer Time

The clocks go back at 2.00 am on Sunday 30 October, as British Summer Time ends for another year.

15 September 2011
::Chemical Waste Store

From October, the Hammersmith campus chemical waste store will open (from 10:00 to 11:00) fortnightly instead of every week - the planned opening dates are:

Oct 12, 26.
Nov 2, 16, 30.
Dec 14.

2012

Jan 4, 18.
Feb 1, 15, 29.
Mar 14, 28.
Apr 11, 25.
May 9, 23.
Jun 6, 20.
Jul 4, 18.
Aug 1, 15, 29.
Sep 12, 26.

In the case of emergencies or large clearances, special arrangements will be made.

2 August 2011
::CIEH Level 3 Health and Safety Training

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Level 3 Training has been arranged for the Hammersmith campus. The course is aimed at those with a supervisory health and safety role. The course lasts for three days; the sessions will be held on 4, 11 and 18 November 2011. There is a small contributory charge for course materials, discuss this with your line manager and book a place.

12 July 2011
::Chemical Spill Training

MRC Training has been arranged for the Hammersmith campus covering what to do in the event of a chemical spill. The first session will held on 12 August 2011 with an extra session planned. Places are strictly limited on the training so book early to avoid disappointment.

23 March 2011
::Clocks move forward one hour

Just a reminder that, on Sunday 27 March, the clocks will go forward one hour, bringing us into British Summer Time (BST).