First Aid at Work

Service Description

Did you know that an estimated 441,000 workers in Britain sustained an injury at work in 2021/22? The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training. However, having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff! What's Covered • The roles and responsibilities of a first aider • Assessing an incident • Managing an unresponsive patient • CPR and defibrillation • Recovery position • Heart attack • Stroke • Choking • Epilepsy • Asthma • Diabetes • Anaphylaxis • Shock • Head and spinal injuries • Chest injuries • Wounds and bleeding • Fractures • Sprains, strains and dislocations • Minor injuries • Burns and scalds • Poisoning • Eye injuries Ofqual Regulated - Certificate Valid for Three Years - 3 day course