Manual handling as well as workplace & fire safety courses next week @ Pass Point

Pass Point provide first aid training as well as first aid supplies to establishments across the country, helping you to run an efficient and safe environment for your and your employees by teaching them life saving skills that can be put into use in the event of an emergency. If a member of your team at work has had a bad injury, ensure that you're able to administer care whilst waiting for the ambulance to arrive. Give Pass Point a call today to arrange on-site first aid training.

The following upcoming courses will be undertaken from Pass Point's establishment in Skelmersdale:

Level Two Health and Safely in the Workplace - October 19th 9:30AM - 4:30PM

A very valuable course to have on your CV if you're a young person just setting out into the world of work but also those who are already in employment.  You'll gain an understanding of the risks in the workplace as well as well as information on the relevant legislation required to enable practical and cost effective methods of resolving any issues that arise. 

Level Two Manual Handling of Loads - October 20th 9:30 - 4:30

For those returning to work or starting work, very useful for people involved in the use of heavy objects on a daily basis such as those who work in a factory. You'll learn about important  skills inherent within the moving and unloading of heavy items that will greatly reduce injury. 

Level 2 Fire Safety (Fire Marshal/Warden) - October 21st 9:30 - 4:30

Recognise the consequences of fire in the workplace and ensure that everyone knows that it's the responsibility of everyone to know. 

Visit the Pass Point website today and enquire about their other courses. 

www.passpoint.co.uk

Why first aid training is important | Pass Point

Some people may feel that learning first aid skills is unimportant because the probability of a workplace injury is much less likely to happen because of the the strict rules and regulations that are in place these days. But having this knowledge at your disposal is vital for potentially saving lives if disaster strikes your office or factory - you can never be too careful especially when it comes to the well-being of your employees. We've listed some of the reasons why obtaining first aid skills is vital for people within the workplace:

1) To help your friends AND you family. If you're spending your day at work from 9-5, then a large amount of your time will be spend with your co-workers - therefore it's natural that you will want to make sure that you will be able to take care of them if an accident happens. What's even more useful, is that you'll be able to transfer these skills to help your family members, as many of the things that you'll learn are versatile and appropriate in a wide selection of different situations. As well as first aid in the workplace courses, there also exists paediatric first aid training that is specifically suited for the younger ones. This is especially useful if they're part of a Sunday league football team and you want to be able to take care of injuries. 

2) It can benefit your career. In the competitive job industry, it matters more than ever to have something to make you stand out from the crowd. Having an extra qualification on your CV is sure to give you the advantage, and there are many jobs out there that specifically require you to have some sort of health and safety qualification. None more so than perhaps those in the food industry, if you're an aspiring chef you can be sure that your prospects will be much better if you have proof of your knowledge of the necessary food hygiene skills.

3) Confidence building. Some first aid courses, especially three day ones may be a bit challenging for some people. This is because you learn life saving abilities that can last a lifetime. The sense of achievement that you'll feel when you eventually get your qualification will give you confidence in your own abilities. 

4) Learning even the basics can be life saving. Sometimes people are able to provide injured victims with care until professional help arrives. In many cases the first few moments after an accident are the most important, and there will be no help available for a better of minutes. Therefore the injured person may very often have to rely on the help of citizens that are near the scene of the accident. 

5) Peace of mind. When you know that you can help those in need, you'll be able relax in the knowledge that you have the ability to save a life. 

Pass Point provide first aid training and heath & safety courses, visit their site today to find out more and book yourself a course. 

www.passpoint.co.uk

How Vital is Paediatric First Aid?

There is a huge list of reasons as to why we could all benefit from taking a course in paediatric first aid. The first, of course, being for the safety of your own children. A course in paediatric first aid can put your mind at ease that you will be prepared in any type of emergency situation in regards to protecting not only your own children, but those of anyone you may know.

Another reason you may take a course in paediatric first aid may be if you are considering a career in teaching. Not only will you know what to do in the case of an emergency, but having taken a course which is tailored to OFSTED recommendations can lead to you becoming a very competitive applicant when applying for a job in teaching or any kind of child care work.

Paediatric first aid not only applies to children, but to infants aged 1 and below. If you are a first time parent, conserned about your knowledge about how to deal with accidents, emergencies  and illnesses in your child or infant, Pass Point First Aid Training are here to help.

Visit the website to find out more about how you can benefit from a course in Paediatric First Aid and take a look at the up coming courses.