Vital first aid training is being offered to Shropshire's smallest companies.

Saracen Solutions, of Market Drayton, warn that firms with a handful of employees or less often overlook the legal requirements on first aid training.

Now courses have been arranged at venues in Telford and Shrewsbury.

A one day Emergency First Aid for the Business Professional course will be held at the Space Centre, Halesfield Business Park, Telford, on Friday, 10 June.

Saracen Solutions also offers three day courses designed for companies whose work area could result in more serious safety risks.

The next three day course will be at the County Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, from 15 - 17 June.

"Many small businesses don't realise that the law says they must have carried out an assessment of first aid needs in their workplace," said Tori Booth of training specialists Saracen Solutions.

"If an accident occurs the Health and Safety Executive may prosecute in cases where they feel that people have been put at risk or that safety standards have been ignored."

Tori explained: "The one day course gives the appropriate level of training for office environments such as firms of solicitors or accountants, while our three day seminars are more suited to manual trades such as builders or engineers.

"The level of cover needed depends on an assessment of the level of risk within the working environment."

To book a place, or discuss company training needs, contact Tori on 07801 441249 or 01630 695845.