Course: Bio First Aider

A Bio First Aider describes a person who is trained to be a first responder in cleaning a biohazardous scene that falls within Category 3 and 4 Incidents (Marginal Scene). This qualification is ideal for a company wishing to have an in-house trained employee to decontaminate items and surfaces that have been in contact with a body fluid discharge. This training programme includes the same content as that extended to a Health and Safety Officer/ Incident Manager. He/she will also be trained in:

• Chemical Mixing
• Decontaminating various non absorbent surfaces
• Beginning to end, incident purge
• Assessment
  • Risks
  • Creating a safe path
  • Establish a work station
  • Use of chemicals
  • Water hydration techniques and much, much more.
• Purging a wall and ceiling
• Bio waste management
• Decontaminating electrical/ complicated/ valuable equipment
• Purging a sharps situation (bloody glass)
• PPE suitable types - donning and doffing – certification
• Tools – Equipment – Materials

Training includes practical exercises that involve applying what has been taught regarding chemical use, decontamination, bio waste handling, donning and doffing PPE. This is a two day course. For more information please refer to our brochure or contact us direct.

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