Why the Diabetes Hypo Kit is Becoming a Workplace Safety Essential
In the fast-paced environment of today's workspace, preparedness can be the different between a safe outcome and a medical emergency. Yet one of the most overlook risks is also one of the fastest risking: diabetes-related hypoglycemia.
With over 4.3 million people in the United Kingdom diagnosed with diabetes and many more undiagnosed, the construction industry faces a growing concern. Hypo's most common side effects include dizziness, confusion and fainting, and if left untreated, serious harm. On construction sites, these symtoms can result in accidents, endangering not only the individual, but their colleagues too.
Not only are hypos a contributing cause for slipping/tripping accidents, but according to modelled data from the Diabetets Safety Organisation, based on CITB figures, the UK's construction sector could be loosing over 64,000 hours a week due to non-severe hypoglycemic events - costing approximately £670,000 damage to the industry weekly.
These findings underscore the importance of proactive measures to address diabetes-related risks on construction sites.
Introducing the Diabetes Hypo Kit
Bodies such as ROSPA, RHA, and the DVLA are urging organisations to implement proactive safety measures, ensuring that having a hypo kit on hand isnt just smart, but increasingly expected.
The diabetes Hypokit is more than just an emergency response tool. It includes:
- Fast-acting glucose solutions
- An easy-to-follow guide for swift intervention
- A unique QR code providing access to certified diabetes awareness courses.
' This isn't just a product. It's a tool to save lives, raise awareness, and help companies align with thei legal duty of care'
— Dave Hamlet, Founder of Lyfelinez.
To combat this growing concern, CMT is proud to stock the Diabetes Hypo Kit by Lyfelinez. A compact compliant, and lifesaving resouce designed for teams on the ground.
Our decision to stock and support the Hypo Kit reflects our commitment to real-world safety, going beyond box-ticking exercises and embracing every opportunity to genuinely protect our workforce.
"Partnering with CMT allows us to bring this kit into workplaces where it is urgently needed, from highways to high-rises."
Having the diabetes Hypo Kit on hand will lower the chance of incidents and downtime, by ensuring that your team is prepared to respond quickly in the event of a hypo. It shows a strong commitment to health and safety, boosts employee confidence with its distinctive training and accessibility, and makes sure your site is better equipped to handle one of the most frequent, yet dismissed, medical situations that afflict today's workforce.
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