Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Training (1-Day Classroom Programme)

Course overview

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) training develops the practical knowledge and confidence to respond to common workplace emergencies until further help is available.

What the training covers

• assessing an incident and keeping the area safe
• primary survey and emergency response
• CPR and use of an AED
• unconscious casualties, choking and seizures
• bleeding, shock and other common workplace emergencies

Workplace first-aid context

HSE guidance requires employers to decide the level of first-aid provision through a first-aid needs assessment. The appropriate course depends on workplace hazards, workforce size, location and other relevant factors.