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… read more →
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… read more →
Wishing all of our instructors a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Worksafe are closing for the Christmas period at 1pm on Friday 18th December. We will re-open on Monday 4th January at 9am. This year instead of sending Christmas cards we… read more →
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.… read more →
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… read more →
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… read more →
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… read more →
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… read more →
Has your workplace got an easily accessible first aid kit and have you checked it recently? It is important to replace any used items and to check the expiry dates. The size of the first aid kit required is calculated by a combination of the… read more →
WorkSafe Training Systems has launched a new App for first aid trainers and students that will act as a vital emergency resource, especially while people are in isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic. The App, which is free to download from Apple and Google App stores,… read more →
