(1) FOFATO TRAINER REGISTRATION SCHEME
We have received a very positive response from a good number of our Members. We intend to go ahead with the scheme because we feel that it will benefit those Training Organisations that participate.
We will produce a FOFATO Guidance publication to ensure that everyone is working to the same standards.
Any questions please contact Ian Kershaw on 0161 494 9045.
(1) LETTER TO MINISTER OF STATE
FOFATO have immediately written to the Minister of State Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP regarding the very ambiguous statement currently on the HSE website.
Please contact FOFATO on 0161 494 9045 or e mail iankershaw@fofato.co.uk for a copy of the letter or further advice.
FOFATO believe that a FIRST AID INDUSTRY BODY is the way forward we DO NOT WANT DE-REGULATION
TRAINING ORGANISATIONS MUST STAND UP AND BE COUNTED!!!
(1) NO PHONE CONTACT WITH FAAMS
You may be aware as of the 3rd October 2011 you will not be able to contact the First Aid Approval and Monitoring Section (FAAMS) of the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) by Telephone or E Mail but you will have to write a letter if you require any information if it is not available from the sources below.
HSE say that this change is driven by the need to further improve efficiency and deliver value for taxpayers. The expectation of HSE is that you will first look at the HSE website and if the answer cannot be found there, before then seeking the advice of an appropriately qualified consultant (for example one who is listed on the Occupational Safety and Health Consultants Register (OSHCR) see: www.hse.gov.uk/oshcr/index.htm . It is expected that it is only when questions cannot be resolved from these sources that people will write in. For information on the issues which FAAMS will respond to see:
www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid/whats-new/accessing-faams.htm
The address for all enquiries is: FAAMS
HSE
Redgrave Court
Merton Road
Bootle
L20 7HS
For Approved Training Organisations, or those wishing to become Approved, answers to questions on how to comply with the Training Standard can be found at:
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/web41.pdf
All this information is very good but do you really have the time to look for it?
There is one simple solution contact the Federation of First Aid Training Organisations (FOFATO) by telephone on 0161 494 9045 and ask for Ian Kershaw or visit the website www.fofato.co.uk and consider joining the Organisation that already represents almost 400 HSE Approved Training Organisations.
Speak to Ian Kershaw who with his Background, Expertise and Independence (which no other Representative Body can offer) over the past 16 years within the First Aid Industry will be able to answer your questions very quickly.
(1) FOFATO CONFERENCES 2012
HSE are propsing massive changes in the First Aid Industry. We feel it will directly affect Training Organisations (PARTICULARLY INDEPENDENT TRAINING ORGANISATIONS) and even put some of them out of business. Come and have your voice heard at our Conferences in Stockport (Cheshire) on Saturday 26th May 2012, Livingston (Scotland) on Saturday 21st April 2012 and Newbury (Berkshire) on Saturday 12th May 2012.
Contact FOFATO for further information.
(1) FOFATO WRITE TO THE PRIME MINISTER
FOFATO has written a letter to David Cameron, Alex Salmond and Carwyn Jones explaining our opposition to HSE attempting to move First Aid down the Ofqual/SQA route.
(1) CARDIAC SCIENCE DEFIBRILLATORS
FOFATO have agreed a deal with Cardiac Science to sell their range of Defibrillators through our network of Training Organisations to students or their Employers.
The AED G3 Automatic and Semi-Automatic defibrillators are two dependable automated external defibrillators. The Fully Automatic administers a defibrillating shock (when appropriate) with no shock button for the user to press. The semi automatic AED administers a defibrllating shock at the press of a button. Also included are free carry case and ready kit.
Price to our Members is £1295 + VAT (retail price £1575 + VAT)
The Powerheart AED G3 Trainer is the perfect way to familiarise your team with the operation of the Powerheart AED as well as keep their skills fresh between recertification courses. The Trainer helps you prepare. It simulates different rescue situations and gives students valuable, realistic practice.
Price to our Members is £200 + VAT (retail price £350 + VAT)0
(Please note that is you then sell a Defibrillator then £150 + VAT will be refunded to you).
FOFATO will provide you with an A5 marketing flyer for you and your clients.
(1) FOFATO MEMBERS LICENCE SUSPENDED BY HSE
HSE has suspended the licence of one of our Members because at present they are unable to run a FAW course at present for HSE to monitor.
Our Member has run around 70 EFAW courses under his own approval since October 2009 as well as 14 FAW in 2010 and 6 FAW in 2011 (with another Training Organisation).
We are very unhappy with this decision because it has in effect stopped him from working when he has a number of EFAW course already planned with clients he has worked with for many years.
We are currently gathering the evidence before we go back to HSE with our response.
THIS COULD AFFECT MANY HSE TRAINING ORGANISATIONS!!
(1) FOFATO WEBSITE (UPDATED)
The new FOFATO website will be operational w/c 18 July 2011. Now that we have around 400 Training Organisation Members we want to attract more Employers to the site.
The new theme is called "ONE STOP SHOP". We can offer any Employer anywhere in the United Kingdom a huge variety of First Aid and Health and Safety related courses along with a large variety of First Aid and Health and Safety related products. We are also offering Employer Membership so that they can gets discounted prices for products.
(1) YOU DO NOT HAVE TO USE OFQUAL/SQA
TO ALL FIRST AID TRAINING ORGANISATIONS (AND PARTICULARLY IF YOU ARE NOT HSE REGISTERED)
You are NOT required to go down the OFQUAL/SQA route as there is another alternative.
Work with FOFATO and one of its Members and we will save you time and money as well as providing the best standards of Training.
CONTACT FOFATO ON 0161 494 9045 or 07786 018451
(1) BRITISH STANDARD FIRST AID KITS (GENERAL)
The British Standards Institute introduces BS 8599 on 30th June 2011. This new standard will give the required contents for 4 different First Aid Kits (Small, Medium, Large and Travel Kits).
Employers are required to make a risk assessment to decide what hazard levels are and how many employees are involved in the area to be covered (in order to determine what kit(s) are required). Where there are special circumstances, such as remoteness from emergency medical services, shiftwork or sites with several separate buildings, there might need to be more First Aid kits.
EMPLOYERS PLEASE CONTACT FOFATO FOR ADVICE ON 0161 494 9045.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT HSE HAVE MADE IT CLEAR THAT AN EMPLOYER MUST CONDUCT A RISK ASSESSMENT IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO USE A BRITISH STANDARD FIRST AID KIT OR SOMETHING SIMILAR.
(1) FOFATO MEMBERSHIPS
Training Organisation (£80)
Training Organisation + Paediatric Registration (£120)
Paediatric Registration (£50)
Trainer/Assessor (£20)
Employer (Giving you discounts on products) (£40)
Prices exclude VAT.
(1) FOFATO NATIONAL COURSE BOOKING SYSTEM
FOFATO now has a National Course Booking system for EMPLOYERS.
We aim to compete with other large Training Organisations and offer First Aid and Health and Safety related courses ANYWHERE in THE U.K.
PLEASE CONTACT FOFATO ON 0161 494 9045 OR 07786 018451 FOR FURTHER ADVICE AND GUIDANCE.
(1) AN APPOINTED PERSON
A person to take charge when someone is injured or falls ill, including calling an ambulance if required.
Looks after the First Aid Equipment including the First Aid Box and its contents.
An Appointed Person should be available at all times people are at work.
Appointed Persons should not attempt to give First Aid for which they have not been trained.
(1) BRITISH STANDARD FIRST AID KIT (LARGE)
Medium Dressing (12cm x 12cm) (Sterile) -8
Large Dressing (18cm x 18cm) (Sterile) -2
Triangular Bandage (Single Use) ((90cm x 127cm) -4
Safety Pins (Assorted) (minimum length 2.5cm) -24
Eye Pad Dressing with Bandage (Sterile) -4
Washproof Assorted Plasters -100
Moist Cleaning Wipes -40
Microporous Tape (2.5cm x 5m ) -1
Nitrile Gloves (1 Pair) -12
Finger Dressing with Adhesive Fixing (3.5cm) -4
Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation Device with Valve -2
Foil Blanket (130cm x 210cm) -3
Burn Relief Dressing (10cm x 10cm) -2
Universal Shears (Suitable for cutting clothing) -1
Conforming Bandage (7.5cm x 4m) -2
First Aid Guidance leaflet -1
(1) BRITISH STANDARD FIRST AID KIT (MEDIUM)
Medium Dressing (12cm x 12cm) (Sterile) -6
Large Dressing (18cm x 18cm) (Sterile) -2
Triangular Bandage (Single Use) ((90cm x 127cm) -3
Safety Pins (Assorted) (minimum length 2.5cm) -12
Eye Pad Dressing with Bandage (Sterile) -3
Washproof Assorted Plasters -60
Moist Cleaning Wipes -30
Microporous Tape (2.5cm x 5m ) -1
Nitrile Gloves (1 Pair) -9
Finger Dressing with Adhesive Fixing (3.5cm) -3
Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation Device with Valve -1
Foil Blanket (130cm x 210cm) -2
Burn Relief Dressing (10cm x 10cm) -2
Universal Shears (Suitable for cutting clothing) -1
Conforming Bandage (7.5cm x 4m) -2
First Aid Guidance leaflet -1
(1) BRITISH STANDARD FIRST AID KIT (SMALL)
Medium Dressing (12cm x 12cm) (Sterile) -4
Large Dressing (18cm x 18cm) (Sterile) -1
Triangular Bandage (Single Use) ((90cm x 127cm) -2
Safety Pins (Assorted) (minimum length 2.5cm) -6
Eye Pad Dressing with Bandage (Sterile) -2
Washproof Assorted Plasters -40
Moist Cleaning Wipes -20
Microporous Tape (2.5cm x 5m ) -1
Nitrile Gloves (1 Pair) -6
Finger Dressing with Adhesive Fixing (3.5cm) -2
Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation Device with Valve -1
Foil Blanket (130cm x 210cm) -1
Burn Relief Dressing (10cm x 10cm) -1
Universal Shears (Suitable for cutting clothing) -1
Conforming Bandage (7.5cm x 4m) -1
First Aid Guidance leaflet -1
(1) BRITISH STANDARD FIRST AID KIT (TRAVEL)
Medium Dressing (12cm x 12cm) (Sterile) -1
Large Dressing (18cm x 18cm) (Sterile) -1
Triangular Bandage (Single Use) ((90cm x 127cm) -1
Safety Pins (Assorted) (minimum length 2.5cm) -2
Washproof Assorted Plasters -10
Moist Cleaning Wipes -4
Microporous Tape (2.5cm x 10m ) -1
Nitrile Gloves (1 Pair) -1
Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation Device with Valve -1
Foil Blanket (130cm x 210cm) -1
Eye Wash (250ml) -1
Burn Relief Dressing (10cm x 10cm) -1
Universal Shears (Suitable for cutting clothing) -1
Conforming Bandage (7.5cm x 4m) -1
First Aid Guidance leaflet -1
(1) BRITISH STANDARD-WHAT SIZE FIRST AID KIT?
TO ALL EMPLOYERS
LOW HAZARD (Shops, Offices, Libraries): less than 25 employees, SMALLl size kit.
LOW HAZARD (Shops, Offices, Libraries): less than 25-100 employees, MEDIUM size kit.
LOW HAZARD (Shops, Offices, Libraries): more than 100 employees, 1 LARGE size kit (per 100 employees.
HIGH HAZARD (Light Engineering and Assembly Work, Food Processing, Warehousing, Extensive work with dangerous machinery, Construction, Chemical manufacture): less than 5 employees, SMALL size kit.
HIGH HAZARD (Light Engineering and Assembly Work, Food Processing, Warehousing, Extensive work with dangerous machinery, Construction, Chemical manufacture): 5-25 employees, MEDIUM size kit.
HIGH HAZARD (Light Engineering and Assembly Work, Food Processing, Warehousing, Extensive work with dangerous machinery, Construction, Chemical manufacture): more than 25 employees, LARGE size kit (per 25 employees).
(1) FIRST AID INSURANCE
PLEASE SEE THE NEW LINK ON THE HOME PAGE OF FOFATO WEBSITE FOR YOUR INSURANCE.
FIRST AID TRAINING ORGANISATION INSURANCE-STANDARD COVER
Employers Liability £10,000,000 limit of indemnity
Public / Products Liability £ 5,000,000 limit of indemnity
Professional Indemnity £ 250,000 limit of indemnity
Legal Expenses £ 100,000 limit
COMPARE OUR PRICES ON A LIKE FOR BASIS AND SEE IF YOU CAN FIND CHEAPER!!
(1) FIRST AID PUBLICATIONS
FOFATO IS NOW OFFERING DAVE OLLEY, NIGEL BARRACLOUGH AND ALAN WHITLOCK PUBLICATIONS AT DISCOUNTED PRICES TO MEMBERS.
(1) FIRST AID TRAINER/ASSESSOR REGISTRATION
FOFATO is now accepting membership from First Aid Trainers/Assessors. You will need to fulfill our strict membership requirements including relevant First Aid qualifications, Teaching qualifications and portfolio of evidence.
Once registered you will be issued with an annual membership certificate and you will be able to receive all the usual membership discounts on First Aid supplies, First Aid publications and First Aid Insurance. The cost is only £20 + vat per year.
(1) FOFATO PAEDIATRIC REGISTER (LOCAL AUTHORITIES)
I write to you from the Federation of First Aid Training Organisations (FOFATO).
FOFATO also has its own Paediatric Register (with currently nearly 150 Training Organisations) which means that it is probably the largest Register of its kind and can vouch for the credibility of those Organisations on the Register. A thorough vetting process takes place before an Organisation is placed on the FOFATO PAEDIATRIC REGISTER.
In the past 2 years FOFATO have been approached by a number of Local Authorities in order to provide them with names of suitable Training Organisations that run Paediatric First Aid training courses. This is the main reason why FOFATO have created a Paediatric First Aid Register on behalf of its members.
FOFATO is in the process of contacting the person responsible for this area of work within Local Authorities in England, Scotland and Wales (either directly or via Paediatric members) in order to make them aware of the FOFATO Paediatric Registration scheme as well as providing them with a copy of our Registration Standards if required.
(1) HOW MANY FIRST AIDERS SHOULD I HAVE? (HSE)
LOWER HAZARD WORKPLACE (e.g. Offices, shops, libraries)
Fewer than 25 employees you need at least 1 Appointed Person (AP).
Between 25-50 employees you need at least 1 Emergency First Aider (EFAW).
More than 50 employees you need 1 First Aider (FAW) for every 100 employed (or part thereof).
HIGH HAZARD WORKPLACE (e.g. Light Engineering and assembly work, Food processing, Warehousing, extensive work with dangerous machinery or sharp instruments, Construction, Chemical manufacture.)
Fewer than 5 employees you need at least 1 Appointed Person (AP).
Between 5-50 employees you need at least 1 First Aider (EFAW) or (FAW) depending on the type of injuries that occur.
More than 50 employees you need 1 First Aider (FAW) for every 50 employed (or part thereof).
(2) EUROPEAN RESUS. COUNCIL GUIDELINES 2010
The ERC Resuscitation Council Guidelines changed at 06.30hrs Central European Time on Monday 18th October 2010.
The new guidelines are available via www.cprguidelines.eu
For HSE Approved Training Organisations these guidelines must be implemented by 30th JUne 2011.
(2) FOFATO CONFERENCES 2010
CONFERENCES 2010
Firstly we would like to thank all the delegates and the guest speakers for taking the time and effort to attend our Conferences in 2010.
As requested by our Members last year we managed to hold 2 Conferences, 1 in Scotland and 1 in Northern England and although attendances were slighty down on last year there was still enough number to achieve some lively debates. Although we do accept there were certain technical problems which we will endeavour to alleviate for next year.
From your feedback we know you want us to hold further Conferences and it will be out intention to run 3 Conferences next year (depending upon your support) which will include an additional Conference in Southern England again at the request of our Members. It will also be out intention to further ask for comments in relation to potential Topics and/or Guest Speakers.
In relation to FOFATO the Federation is going from strength to strength and we are still recruiting new Members. However the time has come now where we need a management Structure with more Regional Support in order to promote the name to both Employers and Training Organisations alike.
The issue of Ofqual/SQA again came up at the Conferences and we will be doing another survey amongst all members on this point.
We will also be doing further work regarding the FOFATO Paediatric Register and Third Party Working.
We also discussed the FOFATO Course Booker/Trainer Registration system at the Conferences and was given a positive response from all delegates although we accept that certain refinements are required which we hope will be actioned very quickly.
We hear your concerns regarding the HSE stance regarding running 6 FAW courses and as we said at the Conferences you will have the full support of FOFATO in any dealing you have with HSE on this subject.
FOFATO are now starting to target Employers in relation to the selling of products and gaining First Aid and other Training business for our Members.
Finally we really do appreciate your feedback and if you have any other comments in relation to FOFATO or the First Aid Industry then we would be pleased to hear them.
(2) FOFATO-RECOGNISED BY HSE
The Federation of First Aid Training Organisations (FOFATO) is now one of the biggest representative bodies of its kind in the United Kingdom (UK) with around 400 TRaining Organisation members.
We are now a MAIN CONSULTEE with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding the future of First Aid Training in the UK.
FOFATO was heavily involved in the recent consultation with HSE regarding the future Approval and Monitoring systems of FIrst Aid Training where we gave a considered and representative response on behalf of our members.
JOIN FOFATO TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE.
(3) CONTENT OF 1 DAY EFAW COURSE (1st OCT 2009)
The Emergency First Aid at Work course should last at least 6 contact hours, excluding breaks.
On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:
understand the role of the first aider including reference to the use of available equipment and the need for recording incidents and actions;
understand the importance of basic hygiene in first aid procedures;
assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
demonstrate how to administerfirst aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure;
demonstrate how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation promptly and effectively;
demonstrate how to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock;
administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is choking;
provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries.
(3) CONTENT OF 3 DAY FAW COURSE (1st OCT 2009)
The 3 day First Aid at Work course should last at least 18 hours, excluding breaks.
On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to;
understand the role of the first aider including reference to the use of available equipment and the need for recording incidents and actions;
understand the importance of basic hygiene in first aid procedures;
assess the situation and circumstanes in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
demonstrate how to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure;
demonstrate how to administer cardipulmonary resuscitation promptly and effectively;
demonstrate how to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock;
administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is choking;
provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries;
recognising the presence of major illness and applying general first aid principles in its management.
In addition, candidates should be able to demonstrate the correct management:
soft tissue injuries;
injuries to bones including suspected spinal injuries;
chest injuries;
burns and scalds;
eye inuries including how to irrigate an eye;
sudden poisoning and anaphalylactic shock.
To help facilitate a move to a shorter course, the syllabus should only include those elements important to the effective provision of first aid in the workplace. Within this framework, it is important that anatomy, physiology and medical aspects etc, are kept to a minimum. Therefore, the new course should provide more emphasis on essential practical elements and less emphasis on theory.
As alluded to above, the syllabus reflects a trade off between the need to be relatively specific and the need to maintain a degree of flexibility so the course can be tailored to the needs of the employers/the audience. With this in mind, it is suggested that for the first aid management of major illness, first aiders should be able to recognise when an individual has a serious medical condition, whatever the cause, and should be able to apply general first aid principles in managing it. Placing more emphasis on specific medical conditions may suggest that the first aider will need to attempt a ?diagnosis? when dealing with a medical emergency. First Aiders should not be expected to make a diagnosis of a specific illness.
Where someone suffers an asthmatic attack, heart attack or stroke(examples of medical conditions commonly covered in current first aid at work course), while first aiders should apply general principles, there is little they can do in terms of applying procedures that would be specific to any of these conditions prior to the availability of medical expertise. Therefore the amount of detail provided on individual medical conditions should be kept to a minimum.
(3) CONTENT OF ANNUAL REFRESHERS (1st OCT 2009)
The annual refesher for both the new 3 day FAW course and the new 1 day EFAW course should last a minimum of 3 hours, on completion of training, candidates should have demonstrated their competence to:
assess the situation in an emergency;
demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in a seizure;
demonstrate how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock;
the course should also include any updates or changes to relevant first aid procedures.
Trainers should use continuous assessment to evaluate candidates. There will be no final practical assessment.
(3) CONTENTS OF A FIRST AID BOX (HSE)
There is no mandatory list.
Contents should be based on employer's assessment needs.
The contents of the First Aid box should be examined frequently and restocked soon after use.
Any items (particularly sterile ones) that have passed the expiry date should be disposed of safely and replaced by new items.
How long non-sterile items are kept is a matter of judgement based on whether they are fit for purpose.
In general tablets and medication should not be kept in First Aid Box.
A suggested list of contents where there is no specific risk in the workplace is given below for a workplace with up to 10 employees:
A leaflet giving general guidance on First Aid e.g. Basic Advice on First Aid in the Workplace (INDG214) 10/06;
20 individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings (assorted sizes);
2 sterile eye pads;
4 individually wrapped triangular bandages (preferably sterile);
6 safety pins;
6 medium sized (approximately 12cm x 12cm) individually wrapped sterile unmedicated would dressings;
2 large sized (approximately 18cm x 18cm) individually wrapped sterile unmedicated would dressings;
1 pair of disposable gloves (see HSE's free leaflet:Latex and you).
The needs assessment may indicate that additional materials and materials are required for example scissors or adhesive tape. They may be kept in the first aid box if there is room or stored separately.
If mains tap water is not readily available for eye irrigation, at least a litre of sterile water or sterile normal saline (0.9%) in sealed, disposable containers should be provided.
(3) HSE CHANGES (1st OCTOBER 2009)
VERY IMPORTANT NEWS FOR TRAINING ORGANISATIONS
As A First Aid Training Organisation (AND PARTICULARLY IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED WITH HSE) big changes came into effect on 1st October 2009.
If you only wish to run the new Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
course HSE are trying to push you down the AWarding Body route. (YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO THIS)
You could work in partnership with a FOFATO member.
Contact FOFATO on 0161 494 9045 for further information.
(3) NEW FIRST AID ACOP (1st OCTOBER 2009)
A new Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) was issued on 1st OCTOBER 2009 in relation to the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and wil incorporate all the changes that are taking place on that date.
(4) CHANGES FROM 1st SEPTEMBER 2008
Paramedics registered with the Health Professions Council are exempt from the requirement to hold a valid FAW certificate to administer first aid in the workplace.
Paramedics registered with the Health Professions Council are exempt from the requirement to hold a valid FAW certificate to be trainers/ assessors for FAW courses, providing they can demonstrate their competence to train/ assess.
One assessor can conduct assessments on an FAW course with no more than six students.
Franchising
Following on from an article in HSE First Aid at Work Newsletter Issue 2, October 2007 HSE is considering the future delivery of First Aid at Work (FAW) and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) courses by third parties.
Delivery of FAW training by Third Parties
At present HSE approved Training Organisations are allowed to make arrangements with a third party for delivering FAW training courses. The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, do not prevent the provision of FAW training in this way.
In terms of the Approval and Monitoring process the HSE Approved Training Organisation is responsible for the quality of FAW training
Certain safeguards are required to be met including:
All FAW courses run by a third party meet the requirements defined in HSE?s guidance.
The HSE approved provider should internally verify that all trainers and assessors used by the third party are appropriately qualified and experienced and should monitor their skills at least once a year.
Only the HSE approved provider can issue FAW certificates. Therefore, any training delivered by the third party will be supported by a certificate bearing the name of the HSE approved organisation.
There needs to be a good, regular level of communication between the approved provider and the third party.
The third party should make it clear that it provides FAW courses on behalf of the approved provider and is not HSE approved in its own right.
Where the above conditions are met, third parties will be able to deliver FAW and EFAW courses in the future.
SCOUT Enterprise (Western) Ltd
HSE intends to ask its Contractor (SCOUT Enterprises (Western) Ltd) to collect relevant information when they conduct Post Approval Monitoring visits. It will cover the number of training courses being run and the number of sites from which the approved provider delivers them, including third parties.
Training Organisations who are are operating from ?multiple sites? they may require more than one monitoring visit every five years in accordance with the matrix on HSE?s website. The approved Training Organisation will be charged for each monitoring visit.
HSE will work with the approved Organisation if problems are identified however if major problems are found which are not addressed and relate to inadequate oversight by the approved Organisation, HSE may revoke the Certificate of Approval.
The collection of information on numbers of first aid training courses and training sites is likely to start before the end of 2008.
FOR FULL HSE UPDATE SEE: www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid/review/jun08interim.htm