A
full Health and Safety Executive (HSE) approved First Aid
at Work course, in accordance with the Health and Safety (First
Aid) Regulations 1981.Once qualified, holders of this First
Aid at Work certificate can be used as First Aiders in the
workplace in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work
Act 1974.
Aims
First
Aid at Work training designed to meet the specific needs and
dangers of the construction industry. All training is approved
by
the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) for funding
purposes.
Course
Content
Theory
and practical sessions will include:-
First Aid Priorities Spinal Trauma
Managing Incidents Burns and Scalds
Basic Life Support Heart Attacks
Examination of a Casualty Eye Injuries
Unconsciousness Dressings
Control of Bleeding Regulations
Fractures Recording and Reporting
Common Illnesses First Aid Kits
Students are independently examined on the final afternoon
of the course.
Certification
Upon
successful completion certification is valid for three years.
First
Aid at Work Refresher Course
Before
expiry a re-qualification course will need to be undertaken.
Ample written notice can be provided to employers, informing
them of when an employee's certification is due for renewal.
This course takes place over two days. |
