Are you up to date on the HSE First Aid changes introduced last October? - 5 things you may not know.
Free colour leaflets on the HSE changes!
Are you coming to UK's largest first aid conference and exhibition?
Currently a trainer and would like to train HSE first aid - we tell you how.
Become an AED trainer - new course dates announced.
HSE Last October the HSE introduced new recommendations relating to first aid, these changes affect nearly all businesses. Here are five things you may not know.
The HSE now regulate two qualifications; the 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and the 3 day First Aid at Work (FAW). The outcome from both courses is a First Aider.
The Appointed Persons 1 day course still exists, however the course is not approved by the HSE and although the course if often identical to the EFAW course, it does not fulfil any statutory requirements and the outcome is an Appointed Person not a First Aider.
If you employ five or more people then you may now need to have a qualified First Aider.
If you identify that you need a first aider, then in reality you need two. This is to cover for holidays, illnesses etc. All First Aiders must be re-qualified every three years.
The HSE highly recommended that all first aiders also attend a yearly refresher course. Note, the HSE states 'highly recommended', a Court would take a dim view to anyone ignoring the HSE!
FREE colour brochure
AoFA members can download a brochure on these changes from the members section of the AoFA (www.aofa.org/MembersArea/Memberlogon.asp) Or for a FREE colour brochure, send a large stamped addresses envelope to AoFA brochures, 24 Thomas Drive, Newport Pagnell, Bucks MK16 8TH.
First Aid Forward Conference & Exhibition. 16th April, Kettering
If you are involved in first aid or first aid training then you cannot afford to miss the UK's largest first aid event. Tickets are just 65 pounds + VAT for Association of First Aiders (AoFA) members and 70 pounds + VAT for non-members. This is a full day event and the price includes lunch, refreshments and entry to the Exhibition of over 50 trade stands.
All topics are covered by keynote speakers. This year we are pleased to announce that world renowned Professor Douglas Chamberlain will be presenting AED and Defibrillation.
Topics covered include*:
AED and Defibrillation - Professor Douglas Chamberlain
Geriatrics - Does Age Matter? - Dr Katarina Ullsten
Wembley Stadium - medical cover - a prospective. Presented by their Chief Medical Officer.
Head Injuries - Dr Peter Lax - West Midlands CARE Team
Internal Injuries - Dr Adrian Marsh - West Midlands CARE Team
First Aid Provision - What do I need?
Association of First Aiders - Stepping Forward.
Further, we are hoping to get a speaker from one of the medical teams currently taking part in the Haiti earthquake rescue.
Run HSE courses without the cost and problems of HSE approval!
We are pleased to announce another seminar on the 17th April (the day after the above conference - same venue) for our highly successful AoFA 'Franchise' scheme. For further details, please see: http://www.aofa.org/newspad/shownewsletter.asp?article=56
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