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Learn about the 2013 HSE changes and rational budget reduction, L74 regulations, and selecting first aid providers. Get updated on FATE-Medicade Ltd's new status, certificates, and training offerings. Access important information on first aid industry standards.
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HSE CHANGES 2013RATIONAL Reduction of Government Department budget
HSE changes • Points of reference • L74 third edition Guidance on Regulations • INDG214 (rev1) First Aid at Work questions answered • GIS3 Selecting a first aid training provider • Hse41 Enforcement Policy Statement
L74 important bits Sets out the basic requirements for the provision of First Aid at Work Look at this guidance to establish a working practise for First Aid at Work It’s a minimum standard Minor changes in 2013 to guidance only, the Regulations remain the same
L74 third edition 2013 • Ambulance called in serious cases • An appropriate first aid qual and remain competent • Four tier system Appointed person, EFAW, FAW and additional training • Appendix section assists with risk assessment and determination of requirements for the workplace
GIS3 important bits • Selection of a first-aid training provider • HSE does not advocate, promote or support any particular option “internal or external” • Must do “Due Diligence” • Qualifications of Trainer & Assessors • Monitoring & Quality assurance systems • Syllabus content • Certification
External training providers • Choose from: • Offer regulated qualifications (awarding body) • Operate under a voluntary accreditation scheme including trade/industry body (FAIB) • Operate independently of any such scheme (Ref Page 1 & 2) • Voluntary organisations St Johns etc
Why the First Aid Industry Body? • Ian Kershaw • Trade Body • Standards are the same and stricter (handout) • Greater inspection • Clear specific support and guidance • FAIB guidance 1 (handout)
FATE-Medicade Ltd • New Ltd status • Business development plan • New certificates • Updated/refreshed FAW manual • Updated certificates • Improved website: www.fatetraining.co.uk • Updated lesson plans & presentations
FATE-Medicade Ltd • Access to subject specific information • Knowledge sessions/presentations • CPD programme 2014 (3 hours) • Basic assessment skills • Neck & Spinal injuries • Paediatric assessment skills March, June and September
Administration • Register courses on the website • Order certificates on the website • Return registers quickly • Return Registers and certificate lists only • New email addresses • laura@fatetraining.co.uk • info@fatetraining.co.uk