HSE Approved First Aid

First Aid at Work (FAW) - The Legal Requirement
Employers have an obligation under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and Approved Code of Practice (ACOP L74) to make adequate and appropriate First Aid Provision for their workforce. It is recommended that someone is able to undertake First Aid duties at all times when people are at work.

First Aid at Work Certificate (FAW) - HSE Recognised
This is a Health & Safety Executive recognised course which fully complies with Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L74 guidelines for the qualification of workplace First Aiders.

First Aid at Work (FAW) - Course Information
Students will receive training in these First Aid at Work (FAW) competencies:

• Aims and Rules of First Aid at Work (FAW)
• Basic Life Support
• Treatment of the unconscious casualty
• Treatment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked
• Treatment of fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries
• Treatment of burns, poisoning and eye injuries
• Treatment of common major and minor illnesses
• Prevention of cross-infection during First Aid at Work (FAW) procedures
• Emergency transport of casualties
• Legal aspects of First Aid at Work (FAW)

First Aid at Work (FAW) Course Certificate
After successful completion of the taught course and a final practical assessment, the student will be awarded the HSE recognised, First Aid at Work (FAW) Certificate which is valid for 3 years.

First Aid at Work (FAW) Course (4 Days)
A First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification will make a positive contribution to the safety of your workplace. After qualifying in First Aid at Work (FAW) you'll have the essential skills to handle any First Aid situation, from minor slips and trips to the most serious of incidents.

First Aid at Work Refresher Course (2 Days)
For those who hold a FAW Certificate that is about to expire. Your FAW Certificate is valid for 3 years and you must re-qualify beforehand if you want to avoid having to do the full 4 day course again.

Emergency First Aid Course (1 Day)

First Aid at Work (FAW) Course - Company/Corporate Requirements (on-your-site)
For additional economy and flexibility, corporate clients may opt to have this course delivered on their own site. Companies can negotiate the course dates and timings. This arrangement also enables us to provide a course with content suitable to the particular needs of that workplace.

Courses are available throughout the year or available to suit your business requirements.