Forestry Emergency First Aid

The Forestry First Aid qualification has been designed to provide the knowledge and competence for a learner to deal with emergency first aid situations in a forestry/agricultural environment. This qualification covers the recommended topics stated in the Forestry Commission First Aid policy.

Forestry First Aid is the ideal course for those working with chainsaws in the forestry & landscaping sectors.

During this Forestry Emergency First Aid, you’ll learn techniques and topics that the HSE regard as important in Forestry; including severe bleeding, crush injuries & Lyme Disease. The course covers all the core content of the Emergency First Aid course, with an outdoor perspective.

Training your team these topics will help you meet the Forestry England’s latest guidance on first aid training, for those wishing to work on their sites.

Part of this training is the standard Level 3 Emergency First Aid qualification. Over the course, candidates will learn a variety of techniques. These include performing CPR, assessing an incident scene and treating burns and seizures. The full course content is:

1. Role and Responsibilities of a First Aider
   1. Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
   2. Minimising the risk of infection to yourself and others
   3. Consent: When, how and why you need it.
2. Assessing an Incident
   1. Conducting a scene survey
   2. Conducting a primary survey (DR ABCD)
   3. Asking for Assistance
3. Unresponsive Casualties
   1. Knowing when to conduct Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
   2. Practicing the CPR technique, including the use of AED / Defibrillator
   3. Knowing when to place a casualty into the Recovery Position
   4. Practicing the Recovery Position technique
   5. Treating seizures
4. Choking
   1. Identifying signs of severe and mild choking
   2. Practicing abdominal thrust technique
5. External Bleeding
   1. Identifying the severity of the external bleeding
   2. Practicing bandaging technique
6. Shock
   1. Identifying the symptoms of shock
   2. Treating a casualty who is experiencing shock
7. Anaphylaxis
   1. Identifying the symptoms of Anaphylactic shock
   2. Providing emergency care for casualties experiencing anaphylactic shock, including support with the administration of an EpiPen.
8. Minor Injuries
   1. Treating casualties with small cuts, bruises, splinters, etc
   2. Applying first aid to minor burns and scalds

Forestry Specific First Aid Content

During the Forestry First Aid module, candidates will learn a variety of techniques, including performing CPR, assessing an incident scene, treating severe bleeds and Lyme Disease. The Forestry First Aid module content is:

• Emergency Planning & Remote Medical Assistance
  1. Planning for a first aid emergency
  2. Managing an unresponsive casualty for at least 30 minutes
• Catastrophic Bleeding Control
  1. Direct Pressure
  2. Haemostatic Dressings
  3. Tourniquets
• Crush Injuries
  1. Recognising a crush injury
  2. Administering first aid to a casualty with a crush injury
• Extreme Cold
  1. Recognising & treating hypothermia
• Lyme Disease
  1. Recognising Lyme Disease
  2. Administering first aid for tick bites
  3. Preventing tick bites

Learners should be aware that this training involves the use of simulated wounds and bleeding, it’s really not for the faint-hearted / squeamish!!

If you already hold a Level 3 First Aid qualification, please book the FOR+ Only option or  contact us for alternative dates.

Assessment and Certification

First aid is a highly practical subject, which means you’ll get the chance to perform practical activities throughout the session. Practical activities involve the use of simulated wounds and significant volumes of imitation blood (please dress accordingly, as clothing may be splashed). Whilst you complete each task, your tutor will assess your capability, to ensure that you are performing each technique correctly.

In addition, you’ll sit a short question paper to confirm your understanding of the subject. You must pass both the practical assessment and the question paper to gain your certificate.

After passing the course, you’ll receive your certificates, which are valid for 3 years.

All our First Aid qualifications, including the Forestry First Aid module are OFQUAL regulated, qualifications provide under Highfield Qualifications & NucoPlus

Who needs Emergency First Aid for Forestry training?

Emergency first aid for forestry is ideal for any size company looking to work within the forestry sector.

Your company’s risk assessments should identify your first aid requirements and outline the type and number of first aiders you require for the work you will carry out.