HSE Changes to First Aid Training

From 1st of October 2009 The HSE is introducing new arrangments to the First Aid Training regime. Employers will be required to complete a risk assessment to decide how many First Aiders are required and the level of training they will need.

The Courses: -  

• EFAW Emergency First Aid at Work (1 day course)

Training enables a first-aider to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill while at work. 

• FAW First Aid at Work (3 day course)

Training Includes EFAW and also equips the first-aider to apply   first aid to a range of specific injuries and illness.

 

On successful completion of an FAW or EFAW course, candidates will be   issued with a certificate, which is valid for three years.  All training must be certificated by an approved HSE training organisation.

 

Refresher: - (After three years)

 

• FAW – (2 days)
• EFAW – (1 day) to obtain a further three years certification.

The HSE also advise that a yearly refresher is undertaken to unsure the   prevention of ‘skill fade’. This is a half day training course and is not mandatory but is recommended.There is also a new one day Emergency First Aid at Work Appointed person course which is approved by the HSE Current certificates are valid and will be valid after the 01^st October 2009 until their expiry.Training must be arranged prior to the expiry of the certificates.All training is available through KNW and all attract Lantra Awards Certification.

 

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