Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW).
One day. HSE-recognised. The core syllabus covers everything you'd expect from EFAW, with practical time weighted toward hospitality scenarios: burns, choking, cuts, allergic reactions, bleeding, shock and unconsciousness. Taught by someone who spent 18 years in hospitality, the last 8 as a business manager.
Who this course is for
EFAW meets the HSE requirement for at least one trained first aider in lower-risk workplaces. In practice, that covers most independent cafes, restaurants, shops and small hospitality sites. If you run a larger or higher-risk kitchen, or a site with 50+ staff, you may need First Aid at Work (FAW) instead, we'll advise honestly on which one you need.
What's covered
- Primary survey, recovery position and casualty assessment
- Adult CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Burns and scalds, including hot surfaces, steam and fryers
- Choking, relevant to both kitchen staff and customer-facing roles
- Cuts, bleeding and shock, common with knives and glassware
- Allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis awareness for food-facing teams
- Seizures and unresponsive casualties
Why groups stay capped at 8
We cap groups at 8 as standard so every learner gets real hands-on time on the manikins, with room left over to spend on the injuries your sector actually sees, rather than a generic risk profile built for offices.
Format
Classroom-based, one full day, no online theory required beforehand. We can run this at your premises before or after service, on a closed day, or at our Allia Future Business Centre base or Peterborough United Football Club if you'd prefer to send staff off-site.
Need cover for more staff?
We can link multiple EFAW bookings together for cost-effective training across a larger team, or move up to First Aid at Work for higher-risk sites.
Common questions about EFAW
Is EFAW enough for a restaurant or shop?
For most low-risk hospitality sites, EFAW meets the HSE requirement for at least one trained first aider. Busier kitchens or larger sites often move up to FAW. We can advise based on your risk assessment and headcount.
How many staff can attend?
Groups are capped at 8 as standard, with 12 available on request. We keep groups small deliberately so there's time to cover the scenarios your sector actually faces.
Do you deliver EFAW onsite?
Yes. Most EFAW courses run at your premises, before or after service, or on a closed day. We can also host at our Allia Future Business Centre base or onsite at Peterborough United Football Club, London Rd, Peterborough PE2 8AN.
Can I pay by invoice?
Yes, we invoice businesses on standard 14-day terms and accept BACS, card and PO numbers.