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Outdoor Safety & First Aid with Forestry First Aid Course - Dundee

Outdoor Safety & First Aid with Forestry First Aid Course

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

6 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should be in reasonable physical condition capable of outdoor activities.

Overview

Prepare for outdoor emergencies in Angus with our specialized Forestry First Aid Course. Learn vital skills to handle injuries in remote settings from experienced trainers. Read on to discover how this hands-on training can keep you safe during outdoor work or adventures.

Kildale, England

Forestry First Aid EFAW+F Angus

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

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About This Adventure

Join our specialized Forestry First Aid Course, designed for professionals in remote and hazardous environments. Over six hours, you'll gain practical skills tailored to forestry challenges, including severe injuries and emergency communication. Learn from experienced trainers who understand your field, ensuring you’re prepared for real-life situations in the great outdoors.

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Rates

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


Duration

6 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. Our Emergency First Aid at Work forestry +F (EFAW+F) has been developed to comply with the Forestry Commission first aid policy and the HSE guide on first aid and emergency procedures in tree work. 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 

Over many years we have refined our course Emergency first aid at work forestry +F (Efaw+F) courses with the help of some major players in the industry including Scottish Woodlands, RST and the forestry commission.

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 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 Forestry First Aid at Work +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

Ensure Hands-On Practice

Participate actively in practical scenarios to master emergency techniques.

Carry a First Aid Kit

Always have a comprehensive kit suited for forestry and remote work.

Stay Aware of Environment

Be mindful of wildlife and terrain hazards when practicing outdoor safety.

Refresh Skills Regularly

Update your first aid knowledge through annual refresher courses.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Red deer
  • Golden eagles

History

The Angus forests have been used historically for timber and outdoor recreation since the 19th century.

Conservation

The area promotes sustainable forestry practices that protect local ecosystems while allowing for responsible outdoor use.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable Clothing

Essential

Wear practical clothing suitable for outdoor conditions.

Sturdy Footwear

Essential

Good walking shoes or boots for uneven terrain.

First Aid Manual

A reference guide to supplement training.

Notebook and Pen

Take notes during the course for future reference.