First aid regulation changes

The Health and Safety Executive has announced the biggest changes to the first aid at work regulations for over a quarter of a century. We've compiled a set of questions and answers to help you understand the changes.

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Courses for the workplace

Check for breathing

Train to be a first aider, to be a fire marshal, to lift or move safely.

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Courses for the general public

Elevation sling

Our new community first aid courses will give you the skills and confidence to know what to do if an accident happens.

You can learn as a family, a group or on your own. We also have special courses for people who look after young children and for motorcyclists.

 

Courses for young people

School children taking part in a first aid competition

Our Young first aider courses teach young people essential first aid skills. We have teaching packs to help schools teach it.

On-site training

Training course materials

We are able to run courses at your choice of venue. This might be your own premises or another suitable location that is convenient for you.

 
 

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