August 3, 2025
A practical training program designed for construction workers to develop essential first aid skills for responding to common workplace injuries and medical emergencies. Focuses on immediate care techniques until professional medical help arrives, ensuring compliance with the Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005 requirements for construction sites.
This course is ideal for:
✅ Construction workers across all trades
✅ Site supervisors and foremen
✅ Construction site managers
✅ Contractors and subcontractors
✅ Anyone working in construction environments
✅ The course is approved by MQA and therefore refundable by the HRDC
✅ Ensures compliance with the Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare Act first aid requirements
✅ Reduces severity of injuries through immediate on-site response, minimizing complications and recovery time
✅ Decreases lost time incidents, maintaining productivity and project timelines
✅ Minimizes liability and compensation claims through proper injury management and documentation
✅ Demonstrates duty of care to workers, meeting legal obligations and insurance requirements
✅ Creates a safer workplace culture with confident, prepared first aid responders
✅ Reduces emergency response times in remote or difficult-to-access construction sites
Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare Act – Legal requirements for first aid provision, trained personnel, and equipment on construction sites
First Aider Roles & Responsibilities – Duties, limitations, and legal protections when providing assistance
Scene Safety & Assessment – Ensuring personal safety, assessing hazards, and securing the scene before providing care
Primary & Secondary Survey – DRABC protocol (Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation) and systematic casualty assessment
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Adult CPR technique, compression depth and rate, hand placement, and cycles
Recovery Position – When and how to place unconscious breathing casualties safely
Choking Management – Recognition and treatment of conscious and unconscious choking casualties using back blows and abdominal thrusts
Severe Bleeding Control – Direct pressure, elevation, pressure points, and tourniquet application for life-threatening hemorrhage
Shock Management – Recognition of shock symptoms and appropriate treatment positioning
Cuts, Lacerations & Puncture Wounds – Cleaning, dressing, and managing wounds from tools, materials, and sharp objects
Burns & Scalds – Thermal burns, chemical burns, electrical burns, and appropriate cooling and covering techniques
Fractures & Dislocations – Recognition, immobilization techniques, and safe handling of suspected broken bones
Head & Spinal Injuries – Identifying serious head trauma, concussion symptoms, and spinal immobilization precautions
Eye Injuries – Foreign objects, chemical exposure, and impact injuries with proper irrigation and protection
Crush Injuries – Assessment and management of limb compression and entrapment scenarios
Falls from Height – Injury patterns, internal bleeding recognition, and appropriate treatment priorities
Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke – Recognition and cooling strategies for heat-related illnesses common on construction sites
Hypothermia & Cold Exposure – Symptoms and gradual rewarming techniques for outdoor workers
Electrical Shock – Safe rescue procedures, cardiac effects, and entry/exit burn management
Chemical Exposure – Skin contact, inhalation, and ingestion protocols with decontamination procedures
Heart Attack & Stroke – Recognizing symptoms (FAST assessment) and providing appropriate care while awaiting emergency services
Allergic Reactions & Anaphylaxis – Identifying severe allergic reactions and assisting with EpiPen administration
CPR Practice – Hands-on practice with manikins, achieving proper compression technique and rhythm
Bandaging & Dressing – Applying various dressings, roller bandages, triangular bandages, and slings
Wound Management – Cleaning, covering, and securing injuries using first aid kit supplies
Splinting & Immobilization – Improvising splints and immobilizing suspected fractures
Scenario-Based Training – Realistic construction site emergency simulations with multiple casualties
First Aid Kit Contents – Required items for construction sites, checking stock levels, and replacement schedules
Equipment Location & Access – Proper placement, signage, and ensuring availability across large sites
Incident Recording – Completing accident reports, documenting treatment provided, and legal record-keeping requirements
Emergency Services Communication – Providing clear information to dispatchers including location, nature of injury, and number of casualties
✅ Meets mandatory legal training requirements for construction site safety
✅ Confidence to respond effectively to injuries and medical emergencies under pressure
✅ Life-saving skills that protect coworkers, family, and community members
✅ Enhanced employability with recognized first aid certification required for many construction roles
✅ Understanding of legal protections when providing first aid (Good Samaritan principles)
✅ Reduced panic and stress during emergencies through knowledge and practical training
✅ Ability to assess situations, prioritize care, and communicate effectively with emergency services
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