First Aid at Work

First Aid at Work (with or without +F)

First aid is the crucial, initial care provided for illness or injury until actual medical treatment can be given, if it is necessary. For that reason, it is essential that as many people as possible have basic first aid training. In the workplace, there is a legal requirement for employers to provide equipment, facilities, and qualified personnel to ensure employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or become ill at work.

Who is it for?

Our course is for those who need to hold the 3-day First Aid at Work Certificate and fulfil their HSE requirements for medium and high risk environments. Also for those wishing to extend their knowledge from the 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work Course.

Course content

Role and responsibilities of a First Aider
Assessing an emergency situation
Administering CPR and AED use
Management of unconscious casualties
Airway and breathing problems
Dealing with a choking casualty
Management of seizures
Wounds and bleeding
Management of shock
Accidents and illness
Using a first aid kit
Simple record keeping
Heart conditions
Burns/Scalds
Poisoning
Fractures
Head injuries
Severe allergic reaction
Eye injuries
Low blood sugar
Fainting

Forestry First Aid (+F)

Those who work in Forestry, or other outdoor industries, are at a higher risk of certain injuries and situations, therefore the Forestry Commission recommends these workers attend training that includes additional topics relevant to the risks and nature of their work.

Forestry First Aid (+F) can be completed alongside an EFAW or FAW course. The following additional topics include: