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Health and safety at work (first aid) regulations 1988 The following guide is the minimum suggested number of first-aid personnel to be available at all times people are at work, based on assessment of risk and number of workers.
Appointed Persons Where an employer’s assessment of first-aid needs identifies that a first aider is not necessary, the minimum requirement on an employer is to appoint a person to take charge of the first aid arrangements, including looking after the equipment and facilities and calling the emergency services when required. Arrangements should be made for an appointed person to be available to undertake these duties at all times when people are at work.
It is strongly recommended that the appointed person is trained in basic skills (4
hour course) First AidersBefore taking up first-aid duties, a first aider must hold a valid certificate of competence in first aid at work, issued by an organisation whose training and qualifications are approved by HSE (4 Day course)
Numbers of First AidersWhere there are special circumstances, such as remoteness from emergency medical services, shift work, or sites with several separate buildings, there may need to be more first-aid personnel than set out below. Increased provision will be necessary to cover for absences.
This information is taken from the Health and Safety At Work First Aid Regulations Approved Code of Practice 1997. |
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