Posted by: CTC Training
First aid training provides the skills and knowledge to respond appropriately in an emergency situation. Failure to provide suitable first aid training could result in a casualty’s death. It is crucial that any designated first aiders are given the appropriate training before taking on the role.
The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 requires employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. In this article, we will discuss the various types of first aid training and the implications of not following the guidelines in the workplace.
Implication of not following guidelines
It is important to follow HSE guidelines, as failure to do so can lead to serious consequences. The HSE will prosecute in cases where there is a significant risk, a disregard for established standards or persistent poor compliance with the law. Failure to provide adequate and appropriate first aid can lead to harm or death of an employee. Employers should ensure that they are following the regulations and seek appropriate training for first aid in the workplace.
What are the different types of first aid training?
There are various first aid courses available, such as:
This course is designed to train someone as the designated emergency first aider in their workplace. It covers the essential skills needed to provide first aid in an emergency situation.
This course is designed to train staff as qualified first aiders in the workplace. It covers a wider range of first aid topics than the emergency first aid course.
This course is designed for those who have already completed the Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work and need to renew their qualification.
This course is designed for those who work with children and need to know how to provide first aid to infants and children. It is useful for practical knowledge as well as to boost skills in roles involving caring for children.
This course is designed for new and current staff working in the leisure sector and is ideally suited to pools that are less than 1.5m in depth and where full lifeguard supervision is not necessary.
All of the above first aid courses can be completed with CTC Training. CTC Training offers in-person and online courses for corporate groups of various sizes. With CTC Training, your training will be led by expert instructors, and all the required equipment will be provided. You’ll also have the option to undertake training at our training centre or your own venue.
