First Aid for Farmers

When it comes to selecting a farming first aid course, St John Ambulance Cymru is a leading and trusted training provider in Wales. Our qualified trainers draw on real life experience, and we ensure our courses are hands-on, practical, and engaging. In the UK, St John Ambulance is one of the voluntary aid societies (VAS) recognised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as standard setters for first aid training, in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

First aid is especially important on farms due to the range of serious risks in agricultural environments. These include fatigue and dehydration from long, physically demanding work, exposure to chemicals that can cause burns or poisoning, and injuries from heavy machinery and tools which can lead to severe bleeding and shock. There is also the risk of injury from animals.

Agriculture has one of the worst fatal accident and occupational ill-health records of any major employment sector. In 2010 to 2011 the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported that 42 people were killed as a result of farming and other agriculture related injuries during the year. Less than 1.5% of the UK's working population are employed in the agriculture sector yet the sector is responsible for between 15 and 20% of all work place fatalities each year. It is these shocking figures that prompted St John Ambulance Cymru to develop a first aid course specifically for farmers that deals with the most common types of injuries that occur in the agriculture sector.

Our dedicated customer service team is standing by and ready to answer any questions you may have. Give them a call on 0300 201 1999. You can also email [email protected] and start your training journey with St John Ambulance Cymru today.