Employers are permitted to have an appointed person rather than a trained first aider in some circumstances. When does this apply, what does the role involve and is any training required?
Published 16.04.2018
When carrying out first aid treatment, there’s the new risk of coronavirus to take into account. Use our new template document to bring your own policy into line with the expected precautions.
Published 02.07.2020
The HSE has updated its simple guidance leaflet which identifies the steps businesses should take to manage first aid. Has much changed and what are the implications?
Published 28.08.2014
The HSE updated its online first aid guidance in 2018. How might this affect the contents of your first aid policy? Use our template to bring your own written arrangements up to date.
Published 17.05.2019
In October 2013 amendments were made to the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 and guidance. How should these, and the latest insurance advice, affect the contents of your first aid at
work policy?
Published 08.07.2014
The HSE has updated some of its guidance material that covers first aid at work. What has changed and what should you do with this information?
Published 29.01.2018
You’re in the process of reviewing your first aid arrangements. As the number of staff you have on site fluctuates, you’re not sure how to apply the suggested ratio of first aiders to employees. How
should you approach this?
Published 27.02.2015
You’ve found out that a new staff member has a medical condition which doesn’t affect their ability to do the job safely, but you’re concerned about possible medical emergencies. What are you allowed
to ask and what should you do?
Published 26.10.2011
When your first aiders assist a casualty, you might have a process for taking down notes of the incident and what was done to help. Is it necessary to do this, and if so, are there rules which must
be followed?
Published 26.10.2020