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WorkSafe have a variety of First Aid programmes available which help work places to meet their health and safety due diligence requirements. Here is our handy guide to each course! Blended First Aid at Work WorkSafe’s most comprehensive First Aid course covering a wealth of First Aid topics. Suitable for high-risk settings such as heavy industrial settings, secondary schools or construction companies with a high level of staff and a fair probability of an accident.    Meeting the Health and

Taking a few simple steps can help to reduce the risk of fire in the workplace. Planning will provide a safe working environment for staff and aim to prevent fires from occurring. Recent Fire & Rescue Statistics* show that fires are still causing devastation in the workplace. Reported fires from industrial premises, retail and hospitality during the 2019- 2020 period show: 17 fire related deaths and 877 injuries. 73% of fires during this period were caused accidentally. Does your business

As we progress through 2022 the government rules and restrictions concerning covid measures will continue to change. As trainers we want to ensure that our students feel safe and secure during their course. Taking a few moments to complete a risk assessment before each course will ensure you are fully equipped and will help to create a learning environment where students feel confident to practice their skills. Risk Assessment documents Free risk assessment templates are easy to download from the

What first aid cover do I need? Deciding on the level of first aid cover for your workplace can be a daunting task. Requirements will vary depending on the size of your workforce and the hazards in your workplace. Read our article to find out about available resources from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) the you areas that you need to consider. Assess your needs Is your workplace low risk or high risk? The level of risk in your

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 coronavirus restrictions in England. All possible measures must be taken to ensure that both training activities and environment are COVID-secure. Under current restrictions, some premises

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 each of the UK devolved administrations to clarify the position of First Aid training provision as part of each of their individual lockdowns as we