Industry Updates

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

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 regarding re-qualification extensions as follows: FAW or EFAW certificates that expired after 16 March 2020 can remain valid until 31 October 2020 or 6 months

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 to explain acceptable adaptations that can be made when assessing first aid skills. Your guide will help you consider: Your Training Room 1 metre plus