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The DRcABCDE Primary Survey

In an emergency, quick and structured assessment can make the difference between life and death. The DRcABCDE Primary Survey provides a systematic approach to identifying and treating life-threatening conditions in order of priority. Many instructors report finding delivery of the updated Primary Survey challenging and demonstrations can become lengthy whilst explaining each stage. Chris Parsons, Senior Trainer and founder of WorkSafe Training runs through a Primary Survey in the linked video below and explains how to keep things short and

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6 May 2026
Instructor Spotlight

Introducing William and Fiona Robinson from First Medic

We reached out to husband and wife training team William and Fiona from Somerset, and asked them to share a little about themselves and their journey into teaching first aid courses. Here’s what they said…   How did you both get into training/instructing? William – My instructing days began in aviation.  I qualified first as a civilian flying instructor, then with the military.  I loved the teaching, both theory and practise, and I will always maintain that you can learn

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28 April 2026
WorkSafe Updates

Instructor Zone Improvements

WorkSafe Instructor Zone Gets a Further Upgrade We’ve recently rolled out a series of improvements to the WorkSafe Instructor Zone, all designed to make your day-to-day tasks quicker, smoother, and more intuitive. We responded to your feedback from the instructor survey and made some small but important changes to our systems. Edit and Change Course Notifications Instructors and Training Provider admins can now edit and delete course notifications providing learners have not been added. This means if your planned course

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28 April 2026
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Industry Updates

Infection Risk Linked to Non-Sterile Wipes – Trainer Update

An important safety update from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has been released regarding non-sterile, alcohol-free cleansing wipes—products commonly found in first aid kits and training environments. Since 2018, there have been dozens of confirmed infections caused by Burkholderia stabilis, a bacteria linked to contaminated wipes. While the overall risk is low for healthy individuals, the consequences can be serious or even fatal for vulnerable people. What this means for first aid training Many standard first aid kits contain wipes intended for general skin

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28 April 2026
Knowledge Hub

Women, CPR and Training: Why Representation Matters

For many years, CPR training has unintentionally focused on a “one-size-fits-all” approach, which in reality has often meant teaching lifesaving skills using male-only manikins and male-centred language. While CPR principles remain the same regardless of gender, the way we teach and practise them matters more than we may realise. Recent research and real-world data have highlighted a concerning trend: women are statistically less likely to receive bystander CPR than men. One of the contributing factors is hesitation as people worry

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22 January 2026
Instructor Training

Do you know what to expect from First Aid Instructor training with WorkSafe?

Taking the step to become a certified first aid instructor is an exciting journey, and at WorkSafe, we’re here to guide you every step of the way, making sure you are Health & Safety Executive compliant. What does the WorkSafe package include? When you train with WorkSafe, you receive: Comprehensive Training Our instructor training covers everything you need to know to teach first aid effectively: Common Questions Answered Q: How long does the training take? The course is 1 day

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10 September 2025
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