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Workplace first aid, the right level for your risk

Under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, every employer must make adequate first aid provision based on a needs assessment of their workplace. Lower-risk sites typically need Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW, one day); higher-risk environments such as construction and manufacturing need the fuller First Aid at Work (FAW, three days), refreshed before the certificate expires. Envico is an independent booking agent: we list first aid courses from accredited providers so you can compare dates, locations and value in one place. Choose your provider below, or jump to a course type.

St John Ambulance

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The UK’s largest first aid training provider. Full range of workplace, paediatric and mental health first aid courses.

EFAW · 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work Low-risk workplaces View course FAW · 3 day First Aid at Work Higher-risk workplaces View course FAW · Requal First Aid at Work Requalification Renew an existing FAW View course Paediatric Blended Paediatric First Aid Childcare & early years View course Mental Health Mental Health Workplace First Aider Two-day responder role View course Mental Health Mental Health Workplace Responder Level 2 award View course

British Red Cross

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A recognised standard-setter for workplace first aid and co-author of the UK first aid manual.

EFAW · 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work Low-risk workplaces View course FAW · 3 day First Aid at Work Higher-risk workplaces View course FAW · Refresher First Aid at Work Refresher 2-day requalification View course

St Andrew’s First Aid

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Scotland’s dedicated first aid charity, with the widest range here — including AED/CPR and mental health first aid.

EFAW · 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work Low-risk workplaces View course FAW · 3 day First Aid at Work Higher-risk workplaces View course FAW · Requal First Aid at Work Requalification Renew an existing FAW View course AED · CPR Using an AED including CPR Defibrillator skills View course Paediatric Paediatric First Aid Childcare & early years View course Mental Health First Aid for Mental Health Workplace responder View course Mental Health Leading First Aid for Mental Health For managers & leads View course

Mental Health First Aid

eLearning

Since 2018, HSE guidance asks employers to consider mental health alongside physical first aid. This online course is a flexible starting point.

Mental Health · Online Mental Health First Aid (E-learning) Self-paced, Human Focus View course

Which first aid course do I need?

Lower-risk workplace

Offices, shops and call centres usually need Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) — a one-day course covering the core life-saving skills.

Higher-risk workplace

Construction, manufacturing and warehousing typically need First Aid at Work (FAW) — three days covering a wider range of injuries and conditions.

Renewing a certificate

Certificates last three years. Requalify with a FAW Refresher / Requalification before yours expires, or retake the full course if it has lapsed.

Beyond physical first aid

Consider mental health first aid and, for childcare settings, paediatric first aid — both increasingly part of a complete needs assessment.

First aid training — frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between EFAW and FAW?
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) is a one-day course for lower-risk workplaces. First Aid at Work (FAW) is a three-day course covering a wider range of injuries and illnesses, suited to higher-risk environments. Your workplace first aid needs assessment determines which is appropriate.
How long is a first aid certificate valid?
EFAW and FAW certificates are valid for three years. Renew before expiry with a refresher or requalification course; if your certificate has lapsed, you may need to retake the full course. The HSE also recommends an annual skills refresher in between.
How many first aiders does my workplace need?
There’s no fixed number — it depends on your headcount, level of risk, site layout and work patterns. Employers must carry out a first aid needs assessment to decide. As a guide, a workplace of 25–50 lower-risk employees usually needs at least one first aider.
Do I need mental health first aid training too?
It isn’t a legal requirement, but since 2018 HSE guidance asks employers to consider mental health within their first aid needs assessment. Many workplaces now train mental health first aiders alongside physical ones. See the Mental Health Workplace First Aider course.
Which provider should I choose?
All three — St John Ambulance, British Red Cross and St Andrew’s First Aid — deliver HSE-recognised, nationally recognised certificates. St Andrew’s is Scotland’s dedicated provider. Choose on availability, location and dates rather than certificate value, as all meet the same standard.
Is Envico a first aid training provider?
No. Envico is an independent booking agent. We list first aid courses delivered by accredited providers so you can compare dates, locations and value, then book through us. All instruction and certification is delivered by the training provider.

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