This First Aid at Work book is designed to provide easy-to-follow information for dealing with a wide range of first-aid emergencies that may occur either in the workplace or at home. It has been written to cover all the learning outcomes of Level 3 First Aid at Work qualifications, but is also a great reference text for other first aid courses. Additionally, it can be referred to by anyone for first aid guidance.

The content of the book is supported by real-life photographs and illustrations that bring context to scenarios. Helpful hints are provided throughout and support key points to help you become a better first-aider.

Topics covered include:

• Roles and responsibilities of the first-aider
• Assessing an incident
• Managing an unresponsive casualty
• The respiratory system
• Wounds and bleeding
• Shock
• Seizures
• Dealing with minor injuries
• The human skeleton
• Fractures and dislocations
• Sprains and strains
• Chest injuries
• Dealing with major illness
• Other injuries