Essential Life-Saving Skills for High-Risk Work Environments

This combined Emergency First Aid at Work and Forestry First Aid Course in Burton-on-Trent is designed to equip you with critical, life-saving skills for both general workplaces and high-risk outdoor environments such as forestry and construction.

Whether responding to a workplace accident, a chainsaw injury, or an environmental hazard, you'll gain the knowledge and practical training to act confidently and effectively in emergency situations. The course covers life-saving techniques, the use of first aid equipment, and how to respond to incidents in forestry, roadside works, and other remote settings.

Join our training today to gain the skills to save lives, manage emergencies, and create a safer workplace.

• About This Course

• Course Duration: 8 hours (can be split across two sessions

• Cert

• Assessment: Ongoing practical assessment throughout the course - no formal exam.

• Regulated by: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Forestry Commission

Course Objectives

By the end of the training, successful candidates will understand the responsibilities of an emergency first aider, including:

•The importance of preventing cross-infection

• Accurate incident and accident reporting

• Appropriate use of first aid equipment

• Assessing a scene to act safely and promptly in an emergency

Learners will be able to administer first aid to individuals who are:

• Unconscious, including seizure management

• Not breathing, including CPR and AED use

•Choking, bleeding, or in shock

•Injured through forestry-specific incidents such as chainsaw wounds, crush injuries, or allergic reactions (e.g., bee stings

•Affected by tick and snake bites, Lyme disease, or other outdoor-related conditions

The course also includes emergency action planning and guidance on managing minor injuries.

Why Take This Course?

This is the industry-standard qualification for those working in forestry, road construction, agriculture, or any environment where emergency medical situations are a real risk. By completing this course, you'll gain the confidence and competence to act quickly when it matters most.

Being an emergency first aider is more than a role - it's a responsibility that allows you to make a meaningful difference. With the right training, you can save lives, reduce suffering, and help create a safer environment for your team and the wider community.

Register today for Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry First Aid in Burton-on-Trent and become the person others can rely on in a crisis.