Selecting Your Training Provider: A Guide

First Aid Needs Assessment Before selecting a training provider, an employer must conduct a first aid needs assessment. This assessment evaluates the workplace to determine the level and type of first aid provision required. Factors such as the nature of work, workplace hazards, size of the workforce, and previous accident history are considered to ascertain […]

HSE 2024 First Aid at Work Guidance update

What this means and what has changed The HSE’s 2024 update prompts workplaces to integrate mental health considerations into their first-aid needs assessment. This guidance not only specifies criteria for selecting training providers but also underscores the rising recognition of mental well-being’s significance alongside physical health. This article will explore these updates, including minor terminology […]

HSE First Aid Training regulations – How they affect your business, why Ofqual matters

You may not be aware that the HSE’s approval of first aid qualifications for businesses has changed. Employers now have a legal requirement to undertake due diligence on their chosen training provider and are now directly responsible for the quality and type of training they choose to undertake.

Top 5 things to look for when buying an Auto External Defibrillator (AED)

Thinking of purchasing a Defibrillator but not sure where to start? Here’s a simple guide to help you get started…

Common myths When Choosing On-site First Aid Training Courses

If you’ve only experienced traditional ‘open’ First Aid training courses before, or you’re worried that on-site training might not be right for your workplace, please see the information below. The following dispels some common myths about on-site and in-house training. 

Advantages of In-House & Onsite First Aid Training

6 reasons why In-House & Off-site First Aid Training will be great for your organisation.