First Aid Requirements And RIDDOR Training - United Kingdom

First Aid Requirements and RIDDOR Training​ Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to First Aid Requirements

• First Aid and First Aider
• First Aid Equipment and First Aid Facilities
• High and Low Risk Workplace 

Module 2: How to Determine First Aid Requirements for Workplace?

• Nature of Work and Workplace Hazards
• Size and Locations of the Workplace
• Number and Composition of Workers and Other People

Module 3: First-Aid in the Workplace

• Employer Legal Requirements
• Assessing First-Aid Needs
• First-Aid Arrangements
• Appointed First-Aider/Training for First-Aid

Module 4: First Aid Equipment, Facilities, and Training

• First Aid Kits
• First Aid Signs
• Other First Aid Equipment
• First Aid Facilities
• First Aiders
• First Aid Procedures
• Providing First Aid Information

Module 5: Introduction to RIDDOR

• What is RIDDOR?    
• Benefits of RIDDOR
• Importance of RIDDOR
• Purpose of RIDDOR
• Reportable Injures
• Types of Reportable Injuries Under RIDDOR
• How to Report an Incident?

Who should attend this First Aid Requirements and RIDDOR Training Course?  

The First Aid Requirements and RIDDOR Training Course is intended for individuals who need to gain a comprehensive understanding of first aid regulations and reporting requirements under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). This course can benefit a wide range of professionals, including: 

• Health and Safety Managers 
• Human Resources Professionals 
• Supervisors and Managers 
• Emergency Response Team Members 
• Health and Safety Representatives 
• Safety Officers 
• Safety Committee Members 

Prerequisites of the First Aid Requirements and RIDDOR Training Course 

There are no formal prerequisites for this First Aid Requirements and RIDDOR Training Course.

First Aid Requirements and RIDDOR Training Course Overview

RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) in the United Kingdom health and safety legislation. It applies to all responsible individuals and requires them to report and retain accurate records of specific workplace injuries and accidents. First Aid Requirements is the term used to ensure that the workplaces have sufficient first-aid equipment, facilities, and people so your employees can be given immediate help if they are injured or taken ill at work.

Studying this First Aid Requirements and RIDDOR Training course helps learners to understand how to report workplace injuries effectively. It helps organisations to control workers’ bad working behaviour to prevent workplace accidents. Pursuing this training will help individuals to gain the required knowledge, skills, and experience to enhance their career prospects and become successful professionals.

This 1-day First Aid Requirements and RIDDOR Training course offered by The Knowledge Academy covers all necessary concepts that will help delegates become thoroughly familiar with first aid and RIDDOR reporting requirements. They will learn about the first aid equipment and facilities required in a workplace during this training. They will also learn about the first-aid arrangements, first aid procedures, types of reportable injury under RIDDOR, first aid kits, reportable injures, and many more. Our highly professional trainer with years of experience in teaching such courses will conduct this training course and help delegates to gain a comprehensive understanding of RIDDOR and first aid requirements at the workplace.

Course Objectives

• To understand the legal and regulatory requirements of First Aid and RIDDOR compliance in the workplace
• To identify workplace hazards and reportable incidents under RIDDOR to ensure accurate and timely compliance
• To develop effective first aid strategies and incident reporting procedures for workplace safety and health
• To equip managers and supervisors with the knowledge to conduct thorough accident investigations and ensure proper documentation
• To empower delegates to implement and oversee robust first aid and reporting systems, fostering a proactive safety culture

Upon completion, delegates will have the skills and knowledge to manage workplace first aid requirements and comply with RIDDOR regulations, ensuring a safe environment, mitigating risks, and maintaining health and safety standards for all employees.

What’s included in this First Aid Requirements and RIDDOR Training Course? 

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors    
• First Aid Requirements and RIDDOR Training Certificate 
• Digital Delegate Pack