So here we are again, finding ourselves still within COVID-19 restrictions
Given the fact there has now been another update on First Aid Training and the importance of it within our work places, please see below new up to date guidance for you.
Last date to get your certification updated is 31st March 2021!
Whilst lots of us are back working from home, please read the guidance carefully.
Please don’t make your First Aid Training or expired certificate one of those for “I’ll definitely need to deal with that tomorrow”
It’s so easy to get side-tracked, with a phone call, answering an email, or dealing with another issue.
It’s so important to ensure this is all kept up to date, be it First Aid, Fire Safety, or Mental Health Awareness(Which is now available online via zoom) – link to MHA page. within your work force.
Don’t put it off any longer, lift the phone now, send us an email now, & make it your 1st priority of the today. You could potentially Save A Life!
Our helpful friendly team are always eager to help
Wallace Cameron Training Team
See below for England, Scotland and Wales
First aid training during coronavirus restrictions in place on 15th January 2021
First aid training in England
The policy position of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is that first aid training required to comply with health and safety or other legislation can continue to take place under relevant coronavirus restrictions in England. All possible measures must be taken to ensure that both training activities and environment are COVID secure.
Under current restrictions, some premises are closed to the public or are prohibited from carrying out their normal business. These premises can be considered for use as training venues, providing the conditions outlined above are adhered to.
All businesses and individuals should adhere to current regulations and follow relevant Government guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3dfV3cyb7gIVkb7tCh0Ihgq3EAAYASAAEgKA5_D_BwE
HSE’s current guidance on first aid certificate extensions covers all of GB and remains unaltered:
First aid training in Scotland
The Scottish Government has informed HSE that first aid training can be permitted under the current coronavirus restrictions, given the following considerations:
- The training is a required part of the work or operation of the business commissioning the training (e.g. is necessary for compliance with health and safety or other legislation)
- Other requirements for businesses and individuals under the current restrictions are met
- All controls necessary are in place to comply with relevant regulations and guidance published by the Scottish Government: https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/and any additional measures necessary to ensure the training activities and environment are COVID secure are taken.
Under current restrictions, some premises are closed to the public or are prohibited from carrying out their normal business. These premises can be considered for use as training venues, providing the conditions outlined above are adhered to.
HSE’s current guidance on first aid certificate extensions covers all of GB and remains unaltered:
First aid training in Wales
The Welsh Government has informed HSE that first aid training can be permitted under the current coronavirus restrictions, given the following considerations:
- The training is a required part of the work or operation of the business commissioning the training (e.g. is necessary for compliance with health and safety or other legislation)
- Other requirements for businesses and individuals under the current restrictions are met
- All controls necessary are in place to comply with relevant regulations and guidance published by the Welsh Government: https://gov.wales/coronavirus and any additional measures necessary to ensure the training activities and environment are covid secure are taken
Premises required to close for normal business under coronavirus restrictions may be considered for use as training venues, providing the conditions outlined above are adhered to. Authority to open premises for first aid training can be obtained from the relevant local authority or appropriate department of the Welsh Government.
HSE’s current guidance on first aid certificate extensions covers all of GB and remains unaltered: https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/first-aid-and-medicals/first-aid-certificate-coronavirus.htm#qualifications
And to note the below update:
First Aid Paediatric Certificates
It has been brought to our attention that Department for Education have published an extension to requalification of Paediatric First Aid certificates if?PFA?certificate requalification training is prevented for reasons associated directly with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, or by complying with related government advice. In these cases certificates have been extended to 31 March 2021.
Please find link below with full details: