First Aid
Mines Rescue is fully approved by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to deliver and certificate ‘First Aid at Work’ training courses.
We train and certificate first aiders who will meet the requirements of the First Aid at Work Regulations.
You should have a first aider available at all times in the workplace.
Course Details
Emergency First Aid at Work
1 day course – HSE recognised. This is the minimum level of First Aid training for a first aider in the work place. EFAW training enables a first aider to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill while at work. Theoretical and practical sessions are included within the course structure.
6 hours Prices on application
First Aid Annual Update
The course is aimed at those persons with First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work certificates to refresh their skills and confidence, and keep abreast of changes in procedures. The course is of 3 hours duration and is HSE recommended.
3 hrs Prices on application
First Aid at Work (initial course)
This course is aimed at employees who have not previously had any training in First Aid. The course is HSE approved, covers all aspects of First Aid and complies fully with the requirements of the First Aid Regulations 1981. The syllabus is designed to include both theoretical and practical sessions delivered over a 3 day period. Successful delegates will be certificated for 3 years.
3 days Prices on application
First Aid at Work (refresher)
This course is aimed at employees whose current First Aid at Work Certificate is due to expire. The course is HSE approved, covers all aspects of First Aid and complies fully with the requirements of the First Aid Regulations 1981. The syllabus is designed to include both theoretical and practical sessions delivered over a 2 day period. Successful delegates will be certificated for 3 years.
2 days Prices on application
First Aid Awareness
3 hr course. This course provides a basic knowledge of life saving techniques. Theoretical and practical sessions are included within the course structure.
3 hrs Prices on application
First Aid - Supplementary
Mines Rescue Service is able to provide additional courses to fully qualified first aiders.
Each course is designed to provide delegates with specialised knowledge of their chosen supplementary first aid requirement. Each successful delegate will be fully certificated.
Course Details
Analgesic Administration
Training in the use of self administered analgesic (pain relieving) gas. The course is delivered over 2 hours and covers administering techniques, precautions, operation and storage.
2 hours Prices on application
Automatic External Defibrilation (AED)
The half day course covers Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED administration techniques and AED Safety Legislation.
4 hours Prices on application
Oxygen Therapy
Oxygen administration is of benefit in many cases where First Aid is rendered and is used by emergency services globally. The delegates are taught, on this 1 day course, how to administer oxygen safely to a casualty using an oxygen therapy unit, as well as the associated precautions.
Half day Prices on application
Paediatric First Aid
The 12 contact hour course is designed to give instruction in the procedures to be followed in the event of babies/children beoming ill or injured whilst under the supervision of childcare providers.
12 hours over 2 days Prices on application