FIRST AID AWARENESS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Course Code
OGS 116
Category
Safety & Security
Scope
Safety & Security
Duration
1 day
Status
ACTIVE
Competency
Ability to provide basic first aid in the workplace.
Target Audience
All employees.
Course Overview
This course provides essential first aid awareness training for all employees. It is designed to ensure that all personnel have a basic understanding of first aid and can respond appropriately to common workplace injuries. The program covers basic first aid principles, including CPR, wound care, and emergency response. Participants will learn how to provide basic first aid and when to seek professional help. Reference is made throughout to STCW Convention, MLC 2006, SOLAS, ISM Code, IMO International Medical Guide for Ships and WHO International Medical Guide for Ships, together with their practical application to first aid awareness for all employees. Participants will practise how to understand basic first aid principles, perform CPR, manage common workplace injuries, respond to medical emergencies and seek professional help when needed. It prepares all employees to provide basic first aid in the workplace.
Learning Objectives
- Understand basic first aid principles.
- Perform CPR.
- Manage common workplace injuries.
- Respond to medical emergencies.
- Seek professional help when needed.
Daily Topics
Day 1: First Aid Awareness – First aid principles, CPR, Wound care, Emergency response; STCW basic first aid, MLC 2006 medical care, SOLAS medical equipment, ISM Code emergency procedures, IMO/WHO Medical Guides, COSWP, ILO Convention 164.
References
STCW Convention (basic first aid), MLC 2006 (medical care, Regulation 4.1), SOLAS (medical equipment), ISM Code (emergency procedures), IMO International Medical Guide for Ships, WHO International Medical Guide for Ships, COSWP (first aid), ILO Convention 164 (Health Protection and Medical Care for Seafarers).
Upcoming Course Dates
November 11 – November 11, 2027