Escape, BA, First Aid, CPR & Resuscitation

Who Should Attend?

This programme is designed for Managers, Supervisors and Operatives who may who may be required to make an emergency evacuation from a confined space using escape breathing apparatus, enter into confined space with full working breathing apparatus to carry out a variety of work activities or carry out basic first aid.

Duration: 3 Days

Aim

To provide delegates with a thorough understanding of confined spaces, the associated legislation, approved code of practice (ACOP), dangers associated with confined spaces and the ability to enter, work and leave them safely by  horizontal and/or vertical entry. To be able to stabilise a casualty with appropriate first aid and administer medical oxygen in the absence of a First Aider.

Content

• Confined Space Regulations 1997, associated legislation and ACOP

• Methods of risk control

• Health hazards and control

• Atmospheric monitoring

• Safety equipment and pre-use checks

• Escape and full working breathing apparatus

• Contents of a first aid kit

• First Aid Regulations 1981

• The respiratory and circulatory systems

• Airway management and oxygen therapy

• Management of an unconscious casualty

• Wounds and the control of bleeding

• CPR and oxygen resuscitation

• The causes and treatment of shock, fractures and burns

• Secondary assessment and the recovery position

• Practical exercise(s) and assessment

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Summarise the requirements of the relevant regulations for confined space and first aid

• Identify a confined space and its reasonable foreseeable risks then select appropriate methods of risk control

• Select appropriate safety equipment that may be used when entering a confined space and carry out appropriate pre-use checks

• Record and report accidents and injuries in the workplace (RIDDOR) and maintain first aid kit

• Conduct an entry into a confined space using escape and full working breathing apparatus

• Perform basic life support and first aid Training Methods

Additional Information

Delegates should provide a passport photograph on the day of training for production of ID Cards

Delegates attending this course should be physically and mentally fit to withstand the rigours of training

Available nationwide at any of over 50 centres, see below our open course availability. Alternatively, call 0870 850 7964 or book your own course online right here: