Appointed persons basic first aid

What is this course for?

Under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (1981) an employer must ensure that there is adequate First Aid provision in the workplace. This is established by risk assessments.

If your risk assessment identifies that you have no need to provide a qualified First Aider you may wish to train someone to be the designated "Appointed Person" for your work place.

The Health and Safety Executive recommends that an 'Appointed Person' is trained in basic First Aid and their duties as an Appointed Person. We recommend a 3 - 4 hour training course is attended to meet these requirements.

Appointed Persons can be given responsibility for ordering and replenishing the First Aid kits and they can also complete the Accident Report form/book and phoning for the ambulance.

This person is NOT a First Aider 

This person CANNOT cover for the absense of a qualified First Aider

The syllabus?

The 3 - 4 hour course covers:
What to do in an emergency
How to deal with an unconscious casualty
How to perform Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
How to manage wounds and bleeding
 

Course availability:

2011

Is there an exam?

No the course is continually assessed during the course 

Who should attend?

Someone who:
Has the ability to cope on stressful and physically demanding emergency procedures
Is reliable with good communication skill
Can leave their normal duties quickly to respond to an emergency.