OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID
Workplace Emergencies Can’t Wait – Equip Your Staff with Life-Saving Skills
We provide fully certified Occupational First Aid Training designed to ensure your business meets legal health and safety obligations while equipping your staff with the critical skills and confidence to act in workplace medical emergencies. Our comprehensive course covers essential life-saving techniques, including CPR, wound care, and first aid for injuries, all tailored to meet the specific needs of your workplace. Suitable for a wide range of industries, our training is aligned with HSE first aid regulations and workplace safety standards, ensuring that your team is well-prepared to handle any medical emergency quickly and effectively.
Why Training Matters
Workplace injuries and sudden medical conditions demand immediate, effective care. Properly trained first aiders can make the difference between a minor incident and a life-altering emergency. By completing our Occupational First Aid course, you'll:
- Meet your obligations under health & safety laws
- Strengthen your emergency preparedness
- Minimise workplace risk
- Create a confident and safety-aware workforce
What's Covered in This Course?
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) techniques to save lives in cardiac emergencies
- Wound care for treating cuts, abrasions, and other injuries
- First aid for common workplace injuries such as sprains, fractures, and burns
- Managing medical conditions like choking, allergic reactions, and seizures
- Emergency response protocols to ensure quick, effective action when every second counts
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for businesses looking to train appointed workplace first aiders, team leaders, supervisors, and employees in higher-risk roles such as construction, warehousing, and manufacturing. It's designed for anyone in the workplace who needs to be prepared for a workplace medical emergency, with no prior experience or medical background required.
- Warehouse and logistics staff working in environments with higher risk of injury or medical incidents
- Team leaders, supervisors, and safety officers responsible for managing workplace safety
- Appointed first aiders who need formal certification in line with HSA and HSE regulations
- Manufacturing and industrial workers in physically demanding or hazardous roles
- Companies seeking to improve emergency response preparedness and meet compliance requirements
Course Details
📍 Location: On-site at your workplace or facility
⏱ Duration: Half-day to 1 full day, depending on group size and requirements
📜 Certification: Awarded by a PHECC-approved ATO (Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council)
🔁 Recertification: Required every 2 years, in line with best practices for workplace safety
Don't wait for an emergency to find out your team isn't ready.
Contact us today to arrange your Occupational First Aid Training.
📞 01 8010217 / 085 1900852 | 📧 info@fasts.ie | 📍 Ashbourne, Co. Meath.