After interpreting the Government’s rules for Tier 4 in England, training is still permitted to go ahead when it is for the purpose of work or obtaining work, as per the Government’s guidance: Education or training – meaning education related to a formal curriculum or training that relates to work or obtaining work. The Government’s […]
Category Archives: First Aid Training
Following the Governments anoucement of a second UK Lockdown I would like to reassure you that we have all necessary COVID Secure measures in place. We will continue to operate classroom and practical training courses throughtout the UK for our clients. Through out 2020 are team has worked tirelessly to ensure that we are able […]
The Health and Safety Executive have today announced that they will be offering a three-month extension to the validity of the following qualifications if the first aider to requalify because of the coronavirus: First Aid at Work Emergency First Aid at Work Paediatric First Aid Emergency Paediatric First Aid This means that a First Aider […]
We have had enquiries about appropriate hygiene on first aid courses with the recent ‘COVID-19’ outbreak The exact mechanism of how COVID-19 spreads is not yet proven. The virus is most likely spread in small droplets created when someone sneezes or coughs. These can spread up to 2 meters. If you cough on your hands, […]
Employers are not legally obliged to immunise first aiders and the Health & Safety Executive’s guidance notes that it is not normally necessary for first aiders in the workplace to be immunised, “unless the risk assessment indicates it is appropriate”. Bear in mind that the risk of being infected with blood-borne viruses (BBV) such as […]
The protocol regarding treatment for a small burn has changed – the affected area should be held under cool water for a minimum of 20 minutes. 1. Cool the burn under cold running water for at least 20 minutes. Cooling the burn will reduce pain, swelling and the risk of scarring. The faster and longer […]
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Having the correct first aid provision in your workplace is not only a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of you and your employees. At FTT, we appreciate that it can be difficult to determine exactly how many first aiders you need and what type of training they require. That’s why we’re […]
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QA Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid +F (RQF) Following feedback, we have now added an additional topic on the treatment of Adder snake bites to the QA Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid +F (RQF). Full details of our QA Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid +F (RQF) can be found […]
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In 2015 the European Resuscitation Council (ERC), the Resuscitation Council (UK) and the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) reviewed the latest research and evidence in resuscitation and released updated guidelines. In addition to this, for the very first time, the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) also produced guidelines for first aid these include new advice […]
On 1st October 2013 the HSE approval of first aid training providers ended and the responsibility for ensuring the standards of workplace first aid training moved from the HSE to employers. The regulations now require employers to carry out lengthy due diligence (investigations) on their first aid training provider in order to ensure that the […]