Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) HSE Regulations 1981 UK* and 1982 NI*

First Aid trained personnel within the workplace is a requirement of Health & Safety law*.

Learners who attend/pass the Emergency First Aid at Work course can act as First Aiders, dependent upon the individual business and completed FA risk assessment.                          

First Aiders can act to prevent situations becoming worse and can reduce potential sick leave through prompt emergency action. They will be able to use provided first aid box equipment with confidence.

Syllabus:

The course contains not only theory Q&A sessions but also a number of practical sessions to allow the candidates to gain valuable experience in a safe classroom environment. Candidates will need to be suitably dressed for the course and able to sit or lay on the floor and perform CPR skills on a manikin. 

Resources:

For more details about risk assessment and first aid requirements please visit http://www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid/index.htm