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Outdoor Safety Training with First Aid Forestry Aberdeenshire - Aberdeen

Outdoor Safety Training with First Aid Forestry Aberdeenshire

Dinneteasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

1 day (approx. 6 hours)

Fitness Level

Accessible to most healthy adults, with some physical activity involved.

Overview

Learn vital outdoor emergency skills tailored for the unique landscapes of Aberdeenshire. This practical forestry first aid course prepares you for remote wilderness situations with expert-led training.

Kildale, England

First Aid Forestry EFAW+F Aberdeenshire

£108 per person, up to 6 people | Aberdenshire | Ages 18+

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About This Adventure

Join our Forestry First Aid Course for hands-on training tailored to the unique challenges of outdoor work. Led by experienced professionals, you'll learn vital skills for managing severe injuries, hypothermia, and emergency communication in remote settings. Equip yourself with essential knowledge to ensure safety in forestry and rural environments.

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Rates

Group, up to 6 people: £108 (Price per person) (Ages 18+)


Duration

5'30 hours


If your party is more than 6 people, please contact us by phone or email.

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.

Tailored Emergency Forestry First Aid at Work +F Courses (EFAW +F ) delivered by full-time outdoor professionals that work in the same outdoor environment as your staff, Our trainers have a real life on the job experience of working in remote environments with casualties and hopefully bring this across during the training.

Our Emergency Forestry First Aid at Work forestry +F Efaw +f courses are more about practical advice with casualty management processing from hypothermia, contacting the correct emergency service and the use of Spot messengers and other communication devises. Emergency first aid at work forestry +F ( Efaw+F) courses is the minimum requirement for Forestry, Renewable, Construction, Utility companies and a Stalkers working on Forestry Commission Land or in remote and hazardous environments.

We are fully committed to making the forestry industry a safer environment to work within and course content is relevant useful and delivered by people who understand your own environment.

Adventure Tips

Practice injury scenarios outdoors

Simulate real injuries in woodland settings to better prepare for actual emergencies.

Dress appropriately for weather

Wear sturdy, weather-resistant clothing to stay comfortable during outdoor training.

Bring a notebook and pen

Take notes during the course to reinforce learning and retain critical steps.

Participate actively in simulations

Engage fully with practical scenarios to build confidence and muscle memory.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Red Squirrels
  • Woodpeckers

History

Aberdeenshire’s forestry dates back centuries and is integral to its rural economy.

Conservation

The area emphasizes sustainable forestry practices, promoting environmental health for future generations.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable outdoor clothing

Essential

Clothing suitable for varying weather conditions ensures comfort during outdoor activities.

spring|summer|fall|winter specific

Sturdy footwear

Essential

Supportive, durable shoes are vital for safety and comfort in woodland terrain.

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Notebook and pen

Useful for taking notes and reviewing training material.

Water bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated during the practical, active training sessions.

spring|summer|fall|winter specific