Launch of WorkSafe’s 2021 Sustainability Goals
We’re launching our new sustainability policy! Read about our goals and actions to help us to work alongside the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Along with our instructors and students, WorkSafe aim to provide a long-lasting legacy of sustainable teaching. Our Sustainability Goals: To reduce waste and conserve resources, whilst promoting recycling and re-use of materials. […]
2021 Resuscitation Guidelines
There are no major changes in the 2021 Basic Life Support Guidelines for Adult or Paediatric First Aid Key Points in the guidelines emphasise actions to take with non-breathing casualties, with fast access to emergency services and use of an AED. The introduction to the Guidelines states: ‘Guidelines 2021 prioritises supporting members of our communities to have […]
First Aid for Primary School Children- launch of new book
Worksafe instructor Malcolm Sweetlove is excited to announce the launch of his first book ‘Greenbank Primary School: First Aid Brought to Life’ Malcolm is hoping his book brings life saving first aid skills to primary school children; ‘what can you, as a 10-12 year old person, do to give first aid in a medical emergency?’ […]
Latest HSE Bulletin – First aid training during coronavirus restrictions (from 15 January 2021)
The latest information published by the HSE on first aid training during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic restrictions is below. First aid training in England The policy position of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is that first aid training required to comply with health and safety or other legislation can continue to take place under relevant […]
First aid training during the national lockdown
The First Aid Quality Partnership (FAQP) met on the 5th January 2021 to discuss the impact of the latest lockdown restrictions on the delivery of First Aid training. The decision made at this current time was: The provision of First Aid qualifications can continue to be delivered in line with existing COVID-secure guidelines. Consultations are continuing with […]
First Aid Certificate Extensions
First aid courses are now back up and running with measures in place to ensure learning environments are Covid secure. However, with the backlog creating a demand for courses that are often operating with reduced learner numbers, clients may be experiencing difficulty booking a course. In response to this the HSE have updated their guidance […]
Updated Guide to Socially Distanced First Aid Training
We have updated our Guide to Socially Distanced First Aid Training following the changes made by the HSE on the 4th July. Your guide is available to download now from the WorkSafe instructor portal- click on the ‘HSE Guidance Documents’. The aim of the guide is to assist trainers when risk assessing their training venue and […]
NEW WorkSafe Blended FAW Course
Launch of New Blended FAW Course As we look at ways to offer socially distanced first aid training, the new WorkSafe blended FAW course offers an opportunity to reduce contact hours in the classroom. The blended option will combine 6 hours of online theory with 12 hours of face to face learning in the classroom. Learners […]
Socially Distanced First Aid Training
Following further detailed guidance issued on the 4th June by the UK Resuscitation Council and the First Aid Quality Partnership (FAQP), WorkSafe have published a guide to assist instructors in risk assessing their training venues and course delivery procedures. Your guide is available to download now from the WorkSafe instructor portal- click on the ‘HSE Guidance Documents’. […]
Are you preparing to re-start first aid training?
As we begin to return to work in England, the key question for trainers is- ‘Am I safe to train?’ To determine the answer to this, a risk assessment must be completed detailing the control measures that you are able to put in place. The HSE have issued general workplace control measures that need to […]