First Aid Frequently Asked Question Topics
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Do I need a qualified first aider in my workplace?
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| How many first aiders should be present in a workplace? |
| If the designated occupational first aider is absent from the place of work, what must the employer do? |
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How is a first aider contacted?
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| How are the emergency services contacted? |
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How long is an occupational first aid training course?
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| What is the retraining requirement? |
| When do occupational first aiders need additional training? |
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What is the maximum number of learners/trainees to an instructor?
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| Who does the first aid assessment? |
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What type of a certificate does a first aider receive?
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| What happens if a first aider’s certificate lapses? |
| How long is certification valid for? |
| Are occupational first aid certificates from other countries valid in Ireland? |
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What should be in a first aid box or travel kit?
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| Is there some flexibility on the contents of boxes and kits? |
| What first aid records and documentation need to be kept? |
| Can a first aider give out pa)nkillers/headache tablets? |
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What is an AED? |
| Are occupational first aiders trained in the use of AED? |
| Are employers required to have an AED? |
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Do I have to have a first aid room at my workplace?
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| What should be considered when planning and designing first aid rooms? |
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What were the main changes to OFA recently?
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| What is going to change in the future? |
| What do the changes mean for existing OFA instructors? |
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What do the changes mean for those wishing to become instructors for the first time?
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| What do the changes mean for learners? |
