First Aid at Work

First Aid at Work (FAW)

First Aid equipment and first aid trained personnel at the workplace are requirements of Health & Safety law. In emergencies, First Aiders can act to prevent situations becoming major issues and can limit potential sick leave through prompt action.

All organisations must comply with Health & Safety (First Aid) regulations. If a risk assessment identifies that First Aiders are needed, this Health & Safety approved course is essential.

Course Course:

Day 1

• Introduction to First Aid.
• Course requirements & qualifications.
• Important notes on First Aid.
• The aims of First Aid.
• Accident Management.
• Primary & secondary Surveys.
• Breathing Problems.
• Resuscitation & Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.

Day 2

• Circulatory Problems.
• Heart Attack.
• Stroke.
• Shock.
• Control of Bleeding.
• Slings & Dressings.
• Internal Bleeding.
• Chest Injuries.
• Diabetes.
• Causes of Unconsciousness.
• Burns.
• Skeletal Injuries.

Day 3

• Revision.
• Eye injuries.
• Duties as a First Aider.
• HSE Regulations & contents of a typical first aid at work kit.
• Final Assessment:
  • Unconscious casualty management/ Recovery position
  • CPR
  • Conscious casualty management.

Award:

A Certificate of Competence approved by the Health & Safety Executive will be awarded upon successful completion of the course. This will be valid for three years.

Number of Delegates:

Maximum 12

Cost on Application.