First Aid training

The Health and Safety Department have restarted face to face first aid training courses. Staff requiring requalification training will be contacted directly with a course date near to when their current certificate expires. In addition we have launched a self assessment tool on LEARN, this is intended as a resource for University of Edinburgh First Aiders, to help to maintain their knowledge and keep their skills up to date.

First Aider Self Assessment Tool on LEARN

In the workplace, in order to comply with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, employers must ensure that there is adequate first aid cover in all work areas.

First Aid Trainer

John Nimmo our First Aid trainer joined the Department in 2006. He undertakes all the first aid training in-house.

In 2012 John won the St Andrew's First Aid Inaugural Scottish First Aid Award for the Public/Non-profit Sector. The Scottish First Aid Awards have been created to champion First Aid in Scotland and recognise those individuals and businesses that are leading the way in its provision.

John is available for advice and guidance on any first aid issue.

Covid 19 guidance

General guidance as more staff begin to return to the campus - First Aid Guidance June 2020

Emergency procedures and preventing accidents during Covid-19

Changes to first aid guidance during Covid-19

Some Examples of Serious First Aid Situations

Some Examples of Less Serious First Aid Situations

A Call to the Emergency Services

Additional Training

The Training and Audit Unit is also able to tailor courses to your particular work area, for example, Paediatric First Aid training for the University Nursery Staff.

Please get in touch if you require specific training not detailed here.