FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions

- Can I be prosecuted for my business not having First Aid cover?

- What should I put in the first aid box?

- What is an appointed person?

- What is a first aider?

- How many first aiders or appointed persons do I need?

Where can I get this information?

- Health & Safety Executive (HSE) - www.hse.gov.uk

- HSE First Aid Information - www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid/legislation.htm
- Resuscitation Council ( UK ) - www.resus.org.uk
- NHS Direct - www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

- NHS/PCT - www.nhs.uk/homepage.aspx
- Ofsted - www.ofsted.gov.uk
- National Child Minding Association - www.ncma.org.uk
- First Aid Cafe - www.firstaidcafe.co.uk
- BBC First Aid Interactive - www.bbc.co.uk
- First Aid Equipment - www.spservices.co.uk

New First Aid Training Courses from October 2009

Year 0 EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK (EFAW)

6 hours. Certificated for 3 years

Year 1 BASIC SKILLS UPDATE/ANNUAL REFRESHER (3 HOURS)

Year 2 BASIC SKILLS UPDATE/ANNUAL REFRESHER (3 HOURS)

Year 3 FAW REQUALIFICATION (12 hours) Certificated for 3 years

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Year 0 FIRST AID AT WORK (FAW)

18 hours. Certificated for 3 years

Year 1 BASIC SKILLS UPDATE/ANNUAL REFRESHER (3 HOURS)

Year 2 BASIC SKILLS UPDATE/ANNUAL REFRESHER (3 HOURS)

Year 3 EFAW Same course as Year 0 (12 hrs) Cert. for 3 years