16th February 2006, 09:39 PM
Quote:quote:All our POs have to have done the 4 day 1st aid at work (although 1 hasn't as he faints at the sight of blood).
Either i know Mole, or i'm not the only one who passes out. I bailed out on day 3 of the first aid course - as I tend to faint when i have my blood pressure taken I had no chance really.
Therefore when I manage to slice myself up, which occurs on a fairly regular basis, I am always grateful for having someone on site with the sense of mind to catch me as i fall over and do whatever it is that first aiders do (i wouldnt know as i keep my eyes closed during the ensuing procedures). If they get paid extra then i wont complain as its well deserved.
Generally i would have thought, that while there is no fixed figure for extra pay, you'll find the first aiders are a point or two up the payscales.