RIFAA Ltd
has unparreled experience of providing high quality 1st aid provision since its roots within the rail industry over 100 years ago.
We pride ourselves on our ability to providing training designed to our customers needs, as well as continued support of the voluntary first aid movement.
Our History
Who We Are
Established 1997 RIFAA Ltd has partnership arrangements with many organisations to provide cost effective First Aid, Fire, Manual Handling, IOSH Safety and other Health and Safety training.
The training and services we provide are delivered by professionals in their respective field of expertise.
RIFAA Ltd actively gives support and encourages the many dedicated rail industry employees and their families who freely give their time to attend first aid lifesaver courses around the country, enabling them to maintain their skills on an annual basis.
Company Profile
is able to maintain its high standards due to our close liaison with the Health and Safety Executive and Industry Lead Bodies, thus enabling our trainers to provide up-to-date training and information relevant to the specific work group, based on current risk assessments and work practices.
provides high quality First Aid at Work, Appointed Persons, Fire, Manual Handling or tailor-made Health and Safety courses for the workplace at the lowest practicable cost.
Quality Assurance
"Our promise of quality training delivery and measurable results are ensured by trainers who are experienced and successful practitioners. Our programmes are always conducted in small groups - no more than 12 - they are practical and participative, with plenty of learning-by-doing".
Community 1st Aid Classes
are run across the UK by our high quality trainers in accordance with the latest HSE regulations.
Save a Life
is the highlight of our voluntary calendar where we run free 1st aid training for staff and their families across the rail industry
Our save a life scheme will allow 1st aiders to demonstrate ongoing competence in line with the new H&S regulations
1st Aid competitions
are run across the UK and culminates in the rail industry final
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Apprentices
Last year's Apprentice First Aid Competition, which was attended by young people from many major companies, was a great success; As a result, this year's event will be taking place on
22nd October at the International Lawn Tennis Centre, Eastbourne, Sussex
Our News
Forthcoming HSE Updates to First Aid at Work Training from October 2009
This course now takes place over a (minimum) recommended three days, instead of the current four days. The rationale for this has come about as a result of a reduction of course content and newer training technology now being available.
Emergency First Aider at Work (EFAW) NEW!
This course has now been added by HSE as a one day course for companies to consider in their first aid provision and will entitle the attendee to gain a HSE accredited certificate to act as an emergency first aider in the workplace.
Appointed Person (AP)
This role continues as before and is unchanged in as far as their main role is to call for an ambulance & look after the first aid equipment, e.g. restocking the first aid box.
Annual Updates
HSE have also made recommendations that employers should provide annual updates to their staff who fulfil first aider at work positions (from both FAW & EFAW) namely in a ½ day format to refresh their skills.
Refresher Courses
Both FAW & EFAW courses will continue to require those staff members to attend a refresher course to maintain their first aider role within the workplace (FAW - two day attendance/EFAW - retaking the whole one day course).
Risk Assessment
The table of risk assessment issued by HSE to advise companies on the number and categories of first aiders required following their own in-house risk review process is currently being updated but can only be a guide. This will not take into account the complexity or unique nature of the risks potentially encountered within the rail industry, though of course the new EFAW role gives further consideration to this.
First Aid At Work (FAW)
The course has been developed to meet the occupational requirements.
F.A.W. Re-qualification
Re-qualification is by attendance on a two day re-qualification course taken before the expiry of the three year competency period.
Emergency Aid For Appointed Persons & Electrical Accidents
This is a four hour module covering all aspects of the Appointed Person role which includes emergency first aid for electrical accidents, specifically designed for industry.
Manual Handling
Over 1.2 million people are affected each year by back problems and minor muscular-skeletal aches and pains. The RIFAA Manual Handling course covers assessing the risks, the principals of safe handling and practice in safe lifting.
Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
The RIFAA AED Course provides qualified First Aiders with the underpinning skills and knowledge to enable them to resuscitate a casualty who has suffered a heart attack
Fire Training
To enable participants to identify the dangers and causes of fire in the rail environment and understand fire prevention, know what actionís are to be taken in the event of fire.
Our Details
Contact Us
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Room 103. Denison House
Hexthorpe Rd
Doncaster
DN4 0BF
Tel: 01302 329729
Email: bookings_rifaa.com
Registration Number: 4300558
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