First Aid at Work (FAW)
First Aid at Work Is your Workplace Prepared?
Did you know that an estimated 604,000 workers in Britain sustained an injury while at work in 2023/2024. There are over 30,000 Cardiac Arrests each year in the UK, and 15% of these occur in the workplace. During the most recent reporting period there were 138 employees killed in a work-related accident.
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Who is the Level 3 First Aid at Work (FAW) Course for?
First Aid at Work (FAW) is a comprehensive three-day qualification suitable for various workplaces. It covers essential life-saving skills, including handling serious emergencies. On the other hand, the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is a one-day training option designed for low-risk workplaces, providing fundamental first aid knowledge. Both qualifications play a crucial role in ensuring immediate assistance and legal compliance with the HSE’s Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
The First Aid at Work (FAW) course is designed for individuals across the following sectors, which are deemed to have a higher risk of illness and injury, including:
- Security Personnel: Guards and security officers responsible for safety and well-being in high risk or high footfall environments. .
- Building Industry Workers: Construction workers, contractors, and site managers.
- Hospitality Staff: Hotel employees, restaurant workers, and event organizers.
- Outdoor Activity and Leisure – Climbing and outdoor instructors, lifeguards, riding instructors and leisure activity instructors.
- Allied Health Professionals – Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Dental and GP Surgery Staff
- Complimentary Therapy Sector -
- Retail Sector Employees: Shopkeepers, sales associates, and customer service representatives.
- Care Sector: Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Wellbeing Assistants.
- Industrial Sites – Warehouse operatives, sawmills, chemical manufacturers and food processing facilities.
