Recent changes to Forestry Commission policy recommend those who work in the Forestry industry attend training which includes additional topics relevant to the risks and nature or their work.
The Forestry Commission recommend topics including:
Crush Injuries
Catastrophic bleeding including chainsaw including chainsaw injuries and gun shot wounds
Hypothermia / Exposure
Suspension injuries
Lyme's Disease
Lightning & High Voltage injuries
Casualty evacuation planning
These are in addition to the normal Emergency First Aid criteria.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for those who work or intend to work in a forestry, agricultural or remote environment, such as tree surgeons and farmers.
Emergency First Aid Course Content
Health & Safety
First Aid Kit
Resuscitation/CPR
AED Familiarisation
Recovery Position
Choking - Adult, Child, Baby
Burns & Scalds
Poisoning including Anaphylaxis
Epilepsy
Shock
Bleeding including Catastrophic bleeding
Asthma
Head Injuries
Breaks, Sprains & Strains
Specific Conditions (Heart Attack)
Assessment / Certification
Independent qualified assessors carry out the assessments.
Each delegate that passes will receive a Certificate valid for Three years.
Please note those holding a valid Certificate, training can take place up to 3 months in advance of the expiry date & the new Certificate will be dated from the expiry date of the old Certificate.