Emergency First Aid at Work Training
First aid training for in the workplace is essential, whether you run a small business with a few employees or a large company with multiple locations. Every workplace must have procedures in place to comply with health and safety regulations, ensuring employees are protected from injuries and that the business can respond effectively to medical emergencies.
Legal requirements for Workplace First Aid
Under UK law, every company must have a well-stocked first aid kit, and it is strongly recommended that at least one employee is trained in first aid.
Depending on the workplace’s needs, a designated first aider may be responsible for:
- Maintaining first aid equipment and facilities
- Providing basic medical assistance to injured employees
- Calling emergency services when needed
About the Emergency First Aid at Work course
Our Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) training is designed to equip individuals with essential life-saving skills. This course is ideal for workplaces that require trained first aiders to handle minor injuries and respond to medical emergencies before professional help arrives.
The training covers:
| The role of the first aider | Head injuries |
| Managing an emergency | Health and safety (first aid) regulations |
| Communication and casualty care | Low blood sugar |
| Asthma | Poisoning |
| Bleeding (minor and severe) | Resuscitation (adult CPR) |
| Bone, muscle and joint injuries | Seizures (adult) |
| Burns and scalds | Severe allergic reaction |
| Chest pains (including heart attack) | Shock |
| Choking (adult) | Spinal injuries |
| Eye injuries | Stroke |
| Fainting | Unresponsive casualty |
| Defibrillator prompts and how to respond | Defibrillator pad placement |
Course dates and booking
Our three-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) courses are held every month. Get in touch to check availability and reserve your place:
📞 0800 612 3280 (24-hour support)
📧 [email protected]
Secure your spot today and ensure your workplace complies with first aid regulations.
Training Centre Location
Our training centre is conveniently located in Middlesbrough:
📍 Boho Six Offices, 5 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1RE
(Use TS1 1SR for Google Maps, next to Zetland Car Park)
🚗 Parking: Zetland Car Park (TS1 1SR), pay and display, open 07:00 – 19:00 daily
🚆 Public transport: Located opposite Middlesbrough Train Station and a five-minute walk from Middlesbrough Bus Station
