Introduction

This course covers all of the subject areas recommended by the Health and Safety Executive.

Suitable for

This course is designed for people who have been designated First Aiders at Work (FAW). FAW training includes EFAW (Emergency First Aid at Work) and also equips the first-aider to apply first aid to a range of specific injuries and illnesses All employers in the UK have a legal obligation to make First Aid provision for their employees.

This gives the minimum numbers of people to deal with first-aid emergencies.

Lower risk organisations:

	Under 50 employees	at least one appointed person
	50 - 100 employees	at least one first-aider per 100 employed
	Over 100 employees	one additional first-aider for every 100

Medium risk organisations (e.g. light engineering, warehousing):

	Under 20 employees	at least one appointed person
	20 - 100 employees	at least one first-aider per 50 employed (or part thereof)
	Over 100 employees	one additional first-aider for every 100

Higher risk organisations (e.g. construction, chemical manufacturer):

	Under 5 employees	at least one appointed person
	5 - 50 employees	at least one first-aider
	Over 50 employees	one additional first-aider for every 50 employed