Forestry First Aid (+F)

We are able to deliver bespoke Forestry First Aid (+F) courses at a venue of your choice for groups of 6 or more candidates. Our trainers operate on a ratio of 1:12.

The Forestry First Aid (+F) course is aimed at those who work with chainsaws and other hazardous equipment and is requirement of many insurers for tree surgeons, arborists, landscape gardeners and those who work on Forestry Commission Land.

The “+F “ is a first aid qualification that provides the knowledge and skills to treat injuries and illnesses in forestry and agricultural environments. It’s considered the industry standard for those working in forestry and is also increasingly required for those working in other agricultural or wilderness environments.

Forestry First Aid (+F) is a specialised first aid training designed for workers in forestry and rural environments where access to immediate medical assistance can be limited. Training courses are aimed at forestry workers who work with chainsaws and other hazardous equipment and is the requirement for first aid training of tree surgeons, arborists and other outdoor workers.

These +F course can either be the standard 1 day Emergency First Aid +F course or we can provide bespoke training either 2 or 3 days based on your requirements. Please contact us for more information or click here for details on pricing. We can provide a quote with no obligation.

Topics to include:

• The importance of preventing cross-infection.
• The need for recording incidents and accidents.
• Use of available equipment as an emergency first aider.
• Assess the situation and circumstances to act safely, promptly and effectively
• Administer first aid to casualty who is unconscious (including seizure).
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Provide basic instruction in the use of an AED.
• Crush Injuries
• Catastrophic bleeding including chainsaw injuries and gunshot wounds
• Hypothermia / Exposure
• Suspension injuries
• Lyme’s Disease
• Lightning & High Voltage injuries
• Casualty evacuation planning

We are proud to offer a comprehensive Forestry First Aid Training (+F) training course often referred to EFAW+F that is typically delivered over 7 hours of teaching time. The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to deal with emergency first aid situations within forestry and agriculture environments. This course covers standard first aid principles but also includes additional skills and knowledge tailored to the specific risks found in rural, outdoor, and forestry settings.