First Aid Training for the Workplace
Since Inspirational Training delivers Ofqual and SQA regulated courses through ITC First, there is NO requirement for an employer to perform a due diligence check. We are competent to deliver the courses, awards and qualifications we offer - HSE due diligence link. Statutory Qualifications For HSE
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Employers need to provide first aid care on their premises for staff and have a duty of care towards all visitors and users of their facilities. Which First Aid course do I or my staff need?
How does the employer know which course their staff need? Employers are required to undertake a risk assessment of the workplace to decide which course to take. HSE Advice line.
For many businesses there are two courses: Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) for those employees
in low risk workplaces e.g. offices, shops and call centres. This is a 6 hour
(1-day) award. Click here to see our course dates. First Aid at Work (FAW) for more remote or
hazardous environments e.g. light industry, construction, food processing. This
is an 18-hour (3-day) award. Click here to see our course dates. Additionally all employers are 'highly recommended', by the Health and Safety Executive, to give their staff responsible for first aid an annual 3-hour refresher training. As a result of your risk assessment you may decide it would be more
appropriate that your staff undertake one of our environment specific first aid
training courses because of legislation relating to your work sector or
specific environment, e.g. Outdoor, Sports, or Paediatric first aid training. Some of our sector specific first aid courses have dual certification, e.g., our ITC Certificate in Outdoor First Aid course and our Emergency First Aid for Sport and Exercise course can include an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate. Inspirational Training can assist you in your
assessment of statutory first aid needs.
Emergency
First Aid at Work Training for the First Aider in a low hazard workplace.
An employer must appoint
a person to take charge of first aid provision, and this course provides that
person with the necessary knowledge to do so. This course is also ideal for
lone workers, employees of smaller low risk organisations and any individual
who wants a solid grounding in basic first aid. This six hour course is one of our most popular first aid courses and provides a good insight into first aid procedures and skills. Hands-on practical exercises help delegates learn basic life support skills and improve their chances of coping in an emergency. This
course is a lifesaver course, giving participants essential lifesaving emergency
techniques. On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to understand the role of the first aider including reference to: The
importance of preventing cross infection The
need for recording incidents and actions Assess
the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and
effectively in an emergency Administer
first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure) Administer
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) Administer
first aid to a casualty who is choking Administer
first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding Administer
first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock Provide
appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and
bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters) How often do I need to be reassessed to keep my training valid? With the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification there is a requirement to be retrained every 3 years. Additionally the Health and Safety Executive 'highly recommend' that first aiders undergo an annual 3-hour refresher course.
First Aid at Work First Aid at Work for workplaces with a high hazard rating
First aid training is required by law for all companies and businesses.
The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide
adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to enable first
aid to be given to employees if they are injured or become ill at work. These
Regulations apply to all workplaces including those with five or fewer
employees and to the self-employed. To see the HSE Guidance click here. First
6-hours content is the same as the EFAW course. The next 12 hours content is: Administer
first aid to a casualty with: Injuries
to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries Chest
injuries Burns
and scalds Eye
injuries Sudden
poisoning Anaphylactic
shock Recognise
the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid (including
heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes) How often do I need to be reassessed to keep my training valid?
First Aid at Work Requalification
Basic Skills Refresher
Additionally the Health and Safety Executive 'highly recommend' that first aiders undergo an annual 3-hour refresher course.
All courses can be delivered at one of our venues or at yours. We can provide a course at your workplace for as few as two participants!
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