First Aid

A First Aider is someone who has undergone a training course in administering first aid at work and holds a current First Aid at Work certificate. The training has to be approved by HSE. A First Aider can undertake the duties of an appointed person

People at work can suffer injuries or fall ill.  It doesn't matter whether the injury or the illness is caused by the work they do or not. What is important if that they receive immediate attention and that an ambulance is called in serious cases.  First Aid at Work covers the arrangements employers must make to ensure this happens. It can save lives and prevent minor injuries becoming major ones.

The recommendations for first aiders in the work place are as follows; these are purely guidelines and are our opinions only; please consult HSE to gain your advised company requirements.

Driver		Initial Driver CPC		Periodic Driver CPC
Lower Risk Offices etc		Less than 50 50 - 100 More than 100		At least 1 Appointed Person At least 1 First Aider 1 Additional First Aider for every 100 employed
Medium Risk Catering or Sport etc.		Less than 20 20-100 More than 100		At least 1 Appointed Person 1 First Aider for every 50 employed 1 additional First Aider for every 100 employed
High Risk Laboratories or Construction etc		Less than 5 5 - 50 More than 50		At least 1 Appointed Person At least 1 First Aider 1 additional First Aider for every 50 employed

REC Basic First Aid

Level one in the REC scheme; this satisfies the requirements of the HSE for appointed person.  This is a one day training course conducted in our classroom facilities or can be arranged at a customers premises should sufficient numbers be available.
£75.00 +Vat

First Aid at Work

This industry standard course is recognised by the Health & Safety Executive for nominated First Aiders in the workplace.  A four day course that is completed at our classroom facility or again if sufficient numbers are available can be completed at the customers premises.
£195.00 +Vat