First Aid at Work (FAW) and Emergency First aid at Work (EFAW) certificates requalification

Last year, the following message was put out by the Health & Safety Executive on First Aid Certificates: First aid providers have now resumed first aid training and assessment. In some cases, there remains a backlog and limited availability for these courses. FAW or EFAW certificates that expired after 16 March 2020 can remain valid until 31 October 2020, or 6 months from date of expiry. All requalification training for these certificates should be completed by 31 March 2021. To qualify for the extension, employers must be able to demonstrate that: They have made every effort to arrange requalification training as soon as possible and can explain in detail why they have not been able to do so. For example, they must show evidence that staff with expired certificates are booked on to EFAW or FAW requalification courses, if requested by an inspector . They have adequate and appropriate equipment and facilities to give first aid to any employee who is injured or becomes ill at work The level of first aid cover provided remains appropriate for their particular work environment The level of first aid provision necessary in high-risk settings is fully maintained, e.g. in construction, agriculture, engineering and chemicals Of course, you likely already know this and probably even took advantage of it! We are fast approaching the time to renew these qualifications. All requalification training for these certificates should be completed by 31 March 2021. Please go to the bookings page on our website and make sure you and your business are running safely!

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