Workplace First Aid Training - Why is it important?

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Importance of First Aid Training in the workplace

In the UK, every year, 147 workers die at work, and more than 581,000 sustain an injury as per Health and Safety statistics. This led to loss of productivity and hence extra cost to cost to businesses. So, therefore, a great need for workplaces to train their people in first aid. It is a legal necessity as a company to ensure your employees receive immediate attention. Below are some reasons that shows why you should consider First Aid Training for employees.

1. Save lives It is proved that first aid saves lives. The most obvious question that arises, if there is an accident in the office is anyone trained to come to the rescue? First aid training gives your staff the confidence and ability to react immediately to any emergency situations. We, at Bright Learning Centre offers Emergency first aid at work is a one-day course in Leicester. It is the minimum requirement in any workplace where a first aider is needed and is ideal for people working in low-hazard environments.

2. Decrease the number of workplace accidents First aid at Work Training helps employees learn the skills needed and to ensure the safety in the workplace, leading to a reduced number of accidents and injuries. Reducing risk to workers and decreasing workplace incidents is a benefit to everyone.

3. Positive work atmosphere By introducing first aid training to employees, employers can show their staff that they care about providing a safe work environment. First aid training provided in the workplace helps


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