Emergency First Aid at Work +F Devon – Forestry First Aid Training
HSE-compliant, practical first aid training for forestry, outdoor, and high-risk workers across Torquay, Exeter, Plymouth, and the Southwest
Learn essential first aid skills for severe bleeding, crush injuries, hypothermia, and other workplace or outdoor emergencies.
About this course Emergency First Aid at Work +F course
The EFAW +F (Forestry) course combines the standard Emergency First Aid at Work syllabus with additional modules specifically tailored to forestry, outdoor, and remote industries. This ensures participants are prepared for the unique risks and challenges of high-risk or isolated environments.
Course Topics Include:
Severe bleeding (e.g., chainsaw injuries)
Crush injuries
Hypothermia
Lyme disease
Core first aid skills: CPR, AED use, managing unconscious casualties, bleeding, burns, seizures, and minor injuries
These forestry-specific modules are delivered alongside the HSE-recommended 6-hour course duration, ensuring the training is fully compliant with legal requirements and industry standards.
Participants also gain practical guidance on managing casualties for longer periods than typical urban settings and effective communication in remote environments, making this course ideal for forestry workers, outdoor teams, and remote first aiders.
Respond to life-threatening emergencies
Assess an incident safely and confidently.
Prioritise treatment in both workplace and outdoor settings.
Act decisively to protect themselves, the casualty, and others
Perform CPR and use an AED
Administer effective adult CPR and adapt techniques for children and infants if required.
Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and confidently.
Manage severe injuries and outdoor hazards
Control severe bleeding, including arterial wounds.
Recognise and treat crush injuries.
Provide first aid for burns, scalds, and hypothermia.
Identify and manage environmental hazards common in forestry and outdoor work.
Recognise and treat medical emergencies
Identify and respond to seizures.
Manage anaphylaxis, including the safe use of auto-injectors.
Treat minor injuries and common illnesses in remote or workplace settings.
Record and report incidents accurately
Complete workplace incident and accident reports correctly.
Understand HSE legal requirements and employer responsibilities.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when managing casualty information.
Apply practical skills in realistic scenarios
Demonstrate competence through hands-on practice and scenario-based training.
Make confident decisions under pressure in both low-risk and high-risk outdoor environments.
The Emergency First Aid at Work – Forestry +F (EFAW +F) course is fully compliant with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Here’s why:
It combines the HSE-recommended 6-hour Emergency First Aid at Work syllabus with forestry-specific modules, ensuring legal and industry compliance.
Covers the minimum first aid standard for designated first aiders in outdoor, forestry, and remote workplaces.
Employers providing this course are meeting their legal duty to ensure “adequate and appropriate” first aid provision, including management of serious injuries and prolonged casualty care in remote or high-risk environments.
With EFAW +F (Forestry) training, your team gains practical, compliant, and confidence-building first aid skills tailored to forestry, outdoor, and remote work.
Local delivery: Courses across Torquay, Exeter, Plymouth, and throughout South Devon
Expert instructors: With real-world medical and military experience
Flexible training: At our venue or on-site at your workplace
Industry-specific content: Tailored to forestry, outdoor, and high-risk environments
Fully accredited: HSE-compliant and nationally recognised
Ideal for forestry workers
This course is ideal for anyone responsible for first aid in outdoor, forestry, or high-risk workplaces, including:
Forestry workers, arborists, and tree surgeons
Grounds maintenance and landscaping teams
Outdoor instructors, rangers, and conservation staff
Construction or agricultural teams in rural locations
It is perfect for appointed first aiders in workplaces where remote working or outdoor hazards exist, helping employers meet the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and Forestry Commission guidance.
