First Aid For the Workplace

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for the UK ‘Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981’.  The regulations require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to enable first aid to be given to their employees if they are injured or become ill at work.

We are an approved HSE training provider.  Approval number: 1264/93

The following courses are provided to assist employers meet their obligations under the regulations:

First Aid at Work (FAAW)

Designed to meet the requirements of the HSE.  If your workplace needs a first aider, then under the regulations the training must be provided by a HSE approved training organisation. Three day course, certification is valid for three years.

First Aid at Work Re-Qualification

Two day course allowing holders of a valid FAAW certificate to re-qualify.

Emergency First Aid at Work

One day courses allowing a person to deputise for the regular first aider during periods of absence. 

Emergency First Aid

Half day course allowing employers to supplement their general first aid provision in the work place whilst controlling costs and productivity.

Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

Whilst not a legal requirement, the employers risk assessment may recommend the installation of these potentially simple life saving devices.  Half Day course which can include the supply of the AED (AED prices on request).