Occupational First Aid Course (Refresher)
About This Course
Upon completing of this program, the participants shall be able to:
Explain the duties and responsibilities of First Aider
List the legal requirements under Workplace Safety and Health (First Aid)
Regulations 2006 for the workplace
Check and pack contents of First Aid Box
Apply first aid to accident victims in the workplace
Manage a medical emergency at the workplace
Manage victims of hazardous chemicals exposure
Identify common workplace accidents requiring first aid treatment
What You'll Learn
Workplace Safety and Health (First Aid) Regulations 2006 stipulates that “every person appointed as a first-aider shall (a) have successfully completed a training course acceptable to the Commissioner; and (b) undergo such subsequent re-training in first-aid treatment as the Commissioner may require”.
Entry Requirements
This course assumes a sufficient level of English language proficiency to benefit from the training program and undertake the assessment, such as ESS Workplace literacy and numeracy Lever 5 and above.
Participants who do not possess the assumed knowledge and skills set out above should not be precluded from training but it is recommended that they be consulted and advised on suitable preparatory course that they could undertake to improve their ability to benefit from the course.