HSE EMERGENCY
FIRST AID AT WORK
1 day Course
Even in small, low hazard
organisations, where first aid is not seen as a priority, there is
always the possibility of an accident or sudden
illness. Therefore it is important that someone is
always available.
An Emergency First Aider will
undertake 6 hours of basic training, which concentrates on:-
- Taking charge when someone is injured
or ill, including calling an ambulance if required
- Looking after the first aid
equipment, e.g. restocking the first aid box
Arrangements should be made for an
Emergency First Aider to be available to undertake these duties at
all times when people are at work.
At the end of the course the student
will be able to:-
- Act safely, promptly and
effectively
- Understand your duties and legal
framework
- Basic life support
- Treating an unconscious casualty
(including seizure)
- Choking
- Shock
- Minor injuries
- Hygiene and infection control
- Maintain a simple factual record
What will the course cover:-
- Health & Safety Executive
criteria
- First Aid Kits
- Accident books/record keeping
- Responsibilities of an Emergency
First Aider
- Making a 999 emergency call
- Foreign body airway obstruction
(choking)
- Basic life support
- Unconscious casualty (recovery
position)
- Wounds and bleeding (bandaging
techniques)
- Hygiene and cross infection
- Shock
- Minor injuries