FIRST AID TRAINING IN THE WORKPLACE, SCHOOLS, NURSERIES  

The Safety Centre offers HSE Approved First Aid Training, delivered by experienced trainers, the majority being qualified paramedics. 

Employers have a legal obligation to provide adequate and appropriate first aid provision for their workplace under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and Approved Code of Practice (ACOP L74 Second Edition). 

Employers should carry out their own risk assessment to establish what level of first aid cover they require at each location. The following guidance will help you : 

Link to HSE Site – http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg214.pdf

Guidance for Schools – http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/_doc/4421/GFAS.pdf  
 
COURSES OFFERED 

1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work (HSE approved)  This course is ideal for smaller workplaces that present few health and safety risks.

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3 Day First Aid at Work (HSE approved)  This course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace. It will give you the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid emergency in the workplace

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2 Day Refresher for First Aid at Work (HSE approved) This course is designed for re-qualifying First Aid at Work Certificate holders (a current First Aid at Work Certificate is a mandatory requirement for this course)

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12 Hour Paediatric First Aid (meets requirements of EYFS framework, OFSTED requirements for childminders and DfE Approved Carers Scheme for Nannies)The course focuses on emergency scenarios that could be faced by professionals including teachers, nannies, childminders and playgroup leaders.

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