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First aid at workplace aims to give a more comprehensive coverage on the understanding and practical guidance as well as the theoretical aspects of first aid to the volunteers and the public based on the concept of prevention. When someone becomes ill or injured, there is usually a short period of time before you can get professional medical assistance. It is that length of time that is most critical to the victim. What you do, or don't do during that period of time can make the difference between life and death. It has been shown that proper initial handling of the accident victims contributes significantly to the final outcome and often determines if a life could be saved. This program will impart the basic practical knowledge of First Aid and CPR.

Occupational First Aid & Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) program is a 2-day program developed to provide training in the provision of emergency care for those who are likely to be the first personnel responding to the scene of an accident, fire, or medical emergency. The emphasis of the course prepares the responder to address immediate life threats and injuries until more highly trained personnel are available. This course prepares the participants to be confident and competent First Aid Responders and to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 and OHSAS 18001. Legal Provisions An employer has legal obligation to provide training on first aid for his/her employees. The Factories and Machinery Act 1967 The Factories and Machinery Act 1967 Section 25 of the Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (Act 139) and Regulation 38 of the Factories and Machinery (Safety, Health and Welfare) Regulations 1970 state the scope of responsibility of an occupier with regards to first-aid provision. The scope includes assigning the responsibility to upkeep a first aid box or cupboard to a responsible person, and for a factory with more than 20 person employed, specifying that the responsible person should be proficient in first aid treatment. The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 Section 15(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514) provides that every employer and the self-employed person must ensure, so far as is practicable, the safety, health and welfare at work of all his employees. The provision of first-aid facilities and first-aiders are in compliance with the welfare component of this general duty of employers and self-employed persons.