Occupational First Aid Course

The Occupational First Aid course is the only FETAC accredited First Aid training in Ireland. It is compulsory for may industries which are accident prone.

Who needs this course?

The best indicator will arise when carrying out a risk assessment in the context of the Safety Statement. Consider the numbers employed, the nature of the work, the degree of hazard, the level of accidents arising, the size and location of the workplace, the distribution of the employees, shift working, availability of an occupational health service with the workplace and the distance and duration from external medical services etc.

Employers have a duty to provide first-aid materials/equipment at all places of work where working conditions require it. Depending on the size and/or specific hazards of the workplace, trained occupational first aiders must also be provided.

For more information see the guidelines of the H.S.A. (Health and Safety Authority) on First Aid at the work place.

HSA Guidelines on OFA 08.2008

• Understand the responsibilities of the occupational first aider.
• Be able to provide treatment for the purpose of preserving life or minimising the consequences of injury until discharge or the arrival of medical assistance.
• Be able to provide treatment in the workplace for an injury which does not require the attention of a medical practitioner or nurse.
• Be capable of coordinating first aid arrangements in the workplace.
• Be familiar with health and safety legislation on first aid provision in the workplace