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First Aid & Emergency at work
Why is it important?
​First aid and emergency at work training is essential in high-risk environments such as HGV driving and on-site work, where accidents can happen quickly and often in remote or hazardous conditions. In the UK, employers have a legal duty under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 to ensure appropriate first aid provision is in place. Proper training equips workers with the confidence and skills to respond immediately to incidents such as road collisions, crush injuries, falls, or cardiac arrest-helping to reduce the severity of injuries and, in some cases, save lives. For HGV drivers who may be working alone or far from immediate medical assistance, and for site workers exposed to machinery and physical hazards, having trained individuals on hand can make a critical difference in those first vital minutes before emergency services arrive.
First Aid & Emergency at work training options:
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Highfield accredited First Aid at Work
Highfield Level 3 accredited Emergency First Aid at Work
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This is a three-day course that covers the above subject matters in more detail as well as adding four additional topics, as follows:
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Managing an unresponsive casualty
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Understanding the respiratory system, CPR and using a defibrillator
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Wounds and bleeding
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Shock, seizures and dealing with minor injuries
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Fractures and dislocations
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Sprains and strains
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Chest injuries
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Dealing with major illness.
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This course would be suitable for those employees you wish to make First Aiders within your organisation.
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This accredited course gives attendees the theoretical and practical knowledge in assessing an incident. This one-day course covers:
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Managing an unresponsive casualty
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Understanding the respiratory system, CPR and using a defibrillator
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Wounds and bleeding
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Shock, seizures and dealing with minor injuries
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The course is approved by DVSA as a 7-hour CPC course and can count towards your drivers 35 hours. That said, it is a stand-alone course that will be beneficial to all employees.