First Aid at Work Training

Course Summary

One of your core emergency preparation activities involves making provision for first aid. It is essential to be able to offer a basic level of first aid for both your colleagues and customers. This 4 day initial course is certified, approved and recognised by the HSE.

Who should attend: Those who are designated First Aiders for their companies. A 2-day refresher course is also available for those seeking to renew existing certification

Course Objectives

• For course members to act safely, promptly and effectively with emergencies at work;
• For course members to be familiar with the types and uses of first aid equipment
• For course members to gain an appreciation the duties of employers and the legal framework
• For course members to be familiar with records keeping and management issues in connection with an emergency
• For course members to recognise the importance of personal hygiene in first aid procedures.
• Emergency response
• CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation)
• The unconscious casualty
• The wounded or bleeding casualty
• Treatment of burns & scalds
• Treatment of injury to bones & joints
• Treatment of shock
• Treatment of eye injuries
• Treatment for poisonings
• Treatment of those overcome by gas or fumes
• Transporting casualties
• Recognition & action for major/minor illness
• Record keeping and information
• Personal hygiene
• Use of First Aid equipment
• Overview of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regs 1981

Course Cost (Price per person)

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