First Aid Course

One Day Appointed Person Course Emergency First Aid in the Workplace

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.

General Information

The minimum requirement for an employer is to appoint a person to take charge of the First Aid arrangements. This will include looking after the equipment and facilities and calling the emergency services. Arrangements should be made for an Appointed Person to be available to undertake these duties at all times when people are at work.

Assessment

The course lasts 6 hours. There is no formal assessment, however the trainer will assess each candidate on going throughout the course. This qualification is valid for 3 years.

Course Content:

• Responsibilities and reporting Assessment of the situation
• Dealing with an unconscious casualty Resuscitation
• Heart Attacks Control of bleeding
• Choking Fractures
• Burns Shock

COST: £PP

To Book: To check when the next available course is as well as book a place, please call 0141 552 4494.

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