First Stop Safety Training

06/08/2025

Can you help? We’re looking for reasonably priced venues to hire for our courses, especially at the weekend.

17/06/2025

One of my favourite topics to cover during first aid training is AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators). Why? Because people are always surprised at how simple and safe they are to use, and surprised at how little planning their workplace has done if one was needed.

But here’s the truth: without a plan, an AED on the wall won’t save a life.

Why AEDs Matter

Sudden cardiac arrest is unpredictable, but your response shouldn’t be. Just look at the statistics:

Defibrillation within 3–5 minutes of collapse can increase survival rates by 50–70%.
Each minute of delay reduces the chance of survival by around 10%.
If a shock is delivered within the first minute, survival can be as high as 90%
Every second counts and a confident, clear plan can save a life.

Questions Every Workplace Should Be Able to Answer

Where is your nearest AED?
Use Defib Finder to locate nearby devices—but remember, not all AEDs are registered.

How do you access it?
Is the AED locked? Does it need a code? Or is it unlocked, like those found in many supermarkets?

Who would you send to retrieve it?
During a crisis, hesitation causes delays. Assign someone now, don’t wait until it’s urgent.

Here’s how to be prepared:

Include AED use in your regular first aid training

Run practice drills—familiarity builds speed and confidence

Ensure the AED is clearly signposted and accessible

Assign clear roles in an emergency: Who fetches the AED? Who starts CPR? Who calls for help?

Why Train with First Stop Safety Training?

We provide friendly, fun and professional first aid training tailored to your environment—whether it’s an office, school, factory, or construction site.

✅ On-site training across Scotland
✅ Public courses in Dundee, Edinburgh and more
✅ Scenario-based sessions that build confidence

📞 Ready to Review Your AED Procedure?
If you can’t confidently answer those 3 AED questions, now’s the time to act.

We can help you:

Identify AED locations and access points

Assign AED retrieval responsibilities

Create and run mock emergency scenarios

Integrate AED awareness into your existing training

Contact us to book a tailored AED awareness session or workplace safety review.

12/06/2025

21/05/2025

The amazing First Stop Safety Training will be hosting Baby & Child
First Aid Workshop at the Mackintosh Halls, Maryhill on Wednesday 11th June 2025 at 10am-12pm.

There are limited spaces, so it is a first come first served basis. It is free to attend, we will confirm if you secure a place.

If you would like to come along you can register by completing the form using the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/AQbxW2W6i2

Any questions you can email: info@homestartgnnl.org.uk

13/05/2025

An update of our current weekend availability

28/04/2025

Thanks for using us again ❤️

19/04/2025

Thanks for having us back

09/04/2025

The safety and wellbeing of the children in our care is of utmost importance to us at Drumfork Nursery & Forest School.

We provide 12-hour Paediatric First Aid training to all of our staff to ensure they are competent and confident to respond to any first aid required within Nursery & Forest School.

We'd like to thank Sean and Robyn Stop Safety Training for providing another excellent presentation of Paediatric First Aid Training in the Nursery on Sunday! A group of our staff were joined for this training by some of our parents, and everyone agreed it was a fantastic session where they gained so much new knowledge and developed lots of important new skills!

01/04/2025

Oh 2025! It’s been a busy year. To avoid disappointment, please give us as much notice as possible for booking courses. Here’s a look at our current availability. Hope it helps.

07/03/2025

Don’t forget we have our low cost Baby & Child First Aid workshop next month. Half the spaces are gone already.

To book your space just send us a message

04/02/2025

Responsible to: CEO We’re looking for a part time family worker to come join our team! You’ll be working alongside Dads and families in Dundee to support them. You’ll be supporting Dads and families from the antenatal stage through to the postnatal stage to ensure they feel supported during pr...

27/01/2025

Dr Dove in Kiltoonies is looking forward to working with First Stop Safety Training again for our refresher paediatric first aid training 🚑 👨‍⚕️ 💚

Excited to say that we are able to offer 🔟 spots on our course to anyone who wants to take part 🤗

🤍Course: Emergency Paediatric First Aid (FAIB accredited)
🤍Date/Time: Monday 17th of February 10.00 am - 4.30pm
🤍Duration: 6.5 hours
🤍Cost: £80 pp
🤍Venue: Kilsyth Lennox Golf Club, Tak-Ma-Doon Rd, Kilsyth, Kilsyth, North Lanarkshire G65
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💚Course Content (face to face):
• Accidents in the workplace
• Infection control
• Wounds and bleeding
• First Aid Box
• CPR
• Burns
• The role of a first aider
• Defibrillator
Incident Reporting
Planning for an emergency
Unconscious casualty
Misc conditions
Choking
Anaphylaxis
Fractures
Shock

More Information
🥪Lunch time will be 20 minutes, please bring lunch with you ☕️
👚There is a practical element throughout the course so dress comfortably.👕
🤲Participants must be able to demonstrate CPR on the floor.🤲
📃You must attend in full to receive the qualification.📄

This is a fantastic, informative and important course 🫶🏻

To book your spot please email me on hello@kiltoonies.co.uk 📥

You will also receive a 90 minute play session included in your cost to come visit anytime within 12 months

🤗😚🥰

Any questions please just give me wee shout 💞💞 Clare xx