Essential Emergency First Aid Training for Forestry Professionals in Peebles, Scotland
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate physical fitness required to complete practical, hands-on scenarios, including kneeling and standing outdoors.
Overview
Prepare for emergencies in Scotland’s rugged woodlands with this hands-on Emergency First Aid at Work course tailored for forestry professionals. Gain crucial skills to handle severe injuries and hypothermia in remote settings near Peebles.
EFAW+F Peebles
£108+Vat per person, up to 6 people | Ages 18+
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About This Adventure
Join our comprehensive 7-hour Emergency First Aid at Work course tailored for forestry professionals. Gain essential skills in managing severe injuries, hypothermia, and more, all designed for real-world scenarios. Led by industry experts, this course ensures you're prepared for emergencies in challenging environments, making it a vital experience for your safety.
Emergency first aid at work course Caddrona Peebles If your party is more than 6 people, please contact us by phone or email.
Rates
Group, up to 6 people: £108 (Price per person) (Ages 18+)
Duration
7 Hours
About
Our Forestry First Aid Efaw+F courses are suitable for Forest Workers, Forestry and Fencing Contractors, Arborist, Stalking Contractors, Civil Engineering Contractors, Recreational Hunters or anyone wishing to work on Forestry Commission land or rural contracts.
The recommended Forestry Commission topics covered are:
Severe Bleeding i.e chainsaw injuries and the use of tourniquet, trauma Dressings and Clotting Agents Crush Injury and suspension trauma Hypothermia and managing an injured casualty Lyme Disease Getting help without a mobile signal personal locator beacons Spot and Inreach Explorer As a UK FISA member and the preferred provider for the Forestry Commission and Scottish Woodlands, we understand your working environment. Our Emergency first aid at work with forestry +F (Efaw+F) courses offer practical training and advice outside the classroom and tailored to your own working environment and have been designed with the help of organisations in the industry to comply with the Forestry Commissions first aid policy.
As a member of the Forest Industry Safety Accord UK Fisa, we keep up to date with health and safety in your sector of industry and continually update our Emergency First Aid at Work with forestry +F (Efaw+F) courses to reflect the most common and up to date near misses and incidents in the sector.
Adventure Tips
Know Your Local Weather
Peebles weather can shift rapidly; check forecasts and dress accordingly before attending the course.
Wear Sturdy Footwear
Expect practical, outdoor-based scenarios requiring you to move through woodland terrain safely.
Bring Identification and PPE
Bring photo ID and any personal protective equipment you normally use in your forestry work.
Stay Hydrated and Fed
Keep water and snacks handy to maintain energy during the intensive 7-hour training day.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Red squirrels
- Buzzards
History
Peebles has a longstanding forestry heritage, supporting Scotland’s timber industry since the 19th century.
Conservation
The course promotes sustainable forestry practices and emergency preparedness to minimize environmental impact in remote areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sturdy Waterproof Boots
Protect your feet and provide traction for outdoor practical exercises.
fall specific
Weather-Appropriate Layers
Stay comfortable throughout the day with warm or waterproof clothing, depending on conditions.
spring specific
Notepad and Pen
Useful for taking notes during the detailed instruction segments.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Bring any required PPE for your line of work to practice real-world scenarios safely.