First Point Safety Training

First Point Safety Training - First Aid Training, Fire Safety, Nursing Home, Manual Handling
Throughout Ireland we deliver on-site training in first aid training, fire safety and manual/patient handling. At First Point Safety Training we are aware that certain types of business require site specific training and will tailor our courses to suit the needs of our clients. Due to the fact that our instructor is qualified in many different aspects of Health and Safety training, we offer amazing value on training days that can include Fire Safety, First Aid and Manual Handling.

At First Point our main goal is to deliver comprehensive, up to date and cost effective training. Our Instructor is fully qualified and is a recognised Occupational First Aid Instructor with the Occupational First Aid Assessment Agency - www.ofaaa.com.


All training provided complies with the employer’s statutory obligations under the relevant Health and Safety Legislation. Many of the courses are delivered by power point presentations with a huge emphasis on practical aspects where applicable. All fire training courses include a live fire demonstration using a gas simulation fire which is safe to use for course participants. Price quoted for all courses is inclusive of extinguishers, course materials and of course, certification.

First Point Safety Training is fully insured and references are available upon request.

Courses Provided:

• Fire Safety
• First Aid
• Nursing Hone Training
• Manual Handling

Public FETAC 3 Day Occupational First Aid Course - €275 per person

Public 1 Day First Aid Refresher Course - €125 per person

Equality, Access, Transfer and Progression
Course placements are provided on a first come basis. If a course is full, additional courses may be scheduled if there is adequate demand. First Point Safety Training will at all times ensure equality in our service. We therefore ask that if you have any specific learning requirements that you inform us of this at the time of your booking and we will ensure that all possible measures are taken to meet your requirements. All courses are conducted in English and a good understanding of the English language is necessary. In the case where this is not so, participants are permitted to bring an interpreter but prior notice must be given to First Point Safety Training.


First Aid Training Classes, Courses and Refreshers
Throughout Ireland we deliver on-site training in first aid training. We offer a variety of courses including Occupational First Aid, Heartsaver CPR / AED, Childcare & Sport First Aid and Cardiac First Responder. Course placements are provided on a first come basis. If a course is full, additional courses may be scheduled if there is adequate demand. First Point Safety Training will at all times ensure equality in our service. We therefore ask that if you have any specific learning requirements that you inform us of this at the time of your booking and we will ensure that all possible measures are taken to meet your requirements.

Fire Safety
The following courses can be designed to match your industry's requirements. Each course involves the use of a live fire demonstration and each participant will receive a certificate on successful completion of the course.

Nursing Home Training
The Healthcare Provider Course is for medical, para-medical and allied healthcare professionals. The skills taught include adult CPR including two rescuer scenarios, use of bag valve mask and barrier devices, management of foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO), and use of an AED. The course takes approximately 5.5 hours to complete and course participants are evaluated by skills testing and a written evaluation. Multiple choice questions (MCQ) Course completion cards are given upon successful completion of the course.

Manual Handling
Every employer must:

• Avoid the need for manual handling: Eliminate, Automate, Mechanise
• Carry out risk assessments for manual handling tasks
• Provide Information on loads – weights etc.
• Ensure that the employee is physically suited
• Provide manual handling training: It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that every member of their staff has been trained in manual handling.