EFAW-F for Forestry Level 3 (VTQ) Blended Part One

You work in a forestry business with low to medium risk assessment, and there's no requirement for a fully trained first aider. So you're probably wondering: what is EFAW-F for Forestry Level 3 (VTQ)? Well, this course is for you! You'll learn the basics of managing workplace emergencies, from communicating in an emergency to assessing the severity of an incident.


The information presented in this course is vital if your business requires EFAW-F but doesn't currently have any need for a fully trained first aid officer.


With EFAW-F Forestry Level 3, you can train your staff in the latest HSE and ERC guidelines. Tourniquets and Haemostatic dressings are all included in the course to ensure that your employees are receiving the best possible training. All classes are delivered, evaluated, and quality assured to meet the new guidelines set out by the HSE in October 2017 and meet the requirements of First Aid at Work (First Aid) regulations 1981 and subsequent 2017 changes.


What are tourniquets?

Tourniquets are emergency devices used to constrict blood flow. They can be applied in various circumstances, including when someone has been shot or bleeding profusely from a limb. The use of tourniquets is guided by the latest ERC and HSE regulations.


What are haemostatic dressings?

Haemostatic dressings are a type of bandage that helps stop bleeding. They work by absorbing blood and reducing the amount of blood flowing to the wound.


What are the views on using tourniquets? There is a wide-ranging range of opinions on tourniquets, with some believing they should only be used in extreme circumstances. Others think that they can be an effective means of preventing death in certain situations. All courses are delivered, evaluated, and quality assured to meet the new guidelines set out by the HSE in October 2017 and meet the requirements of the First Aid at Work (First Aid) regulations 1981 and subsequent 2017 changes.


What is EFAW-F Forestry Level 3?

This course is for you if your business requires emergency First Aid but does not currently have any need for a fully trained first aid officer. You'll learn the basics of managing workplace emergencies, from communicating in an emergency to assessing the severity of an incident. With this level of training, you can be sure that your employees are receiving the best possible training. This course is for you if your business already has a First Aid officer and is looking to upgrade your skills. You'll learn about new guidelines set out by the HSE in October 2017, including how to use tourniquets and haemostatic dressings in an emergency. With this level of training, you can be sure that your employees are receiving the best possible care. EFAW-F Forestry Level 3 is an Emergency First Aid course that provides a basic knowledge of managing workplace emergencies. The course covers ways to communicate in an emergency and assess the severity of an incident.


By implementing EFAW-F Forestry Level 3, today's workforce can be confident in the knowledge that they have a wide range of skills and expertise to help keep themselves and others safe.


With a blended approach to learning, Tourniquets and Haemostatic dressings are included for peace of mind, as is the new requirement for first aid at work. Your forestry EFAW course consists of the different subjects required by the Forestry Commission, including first aid treatments for severe cuts like chainsaws, crush injuries, Hypothermia and Lyme Disease. EFAW-F courses are delivered, evaluated, and quality assured to meet these guidelines. Whether you're a professional with a stake in the industry or simply interested in learning more, EFAW has something for everyone!