Under health and safety legislation, employers are required to assess their first aid needs and implement the findings. Why not use our document to prepare for a medical emergency?
Published 11.06.2018
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
Finally, the HSE has authorised the changes to its approved first aid training courses. To reflect the new system, we’ve updated our free sample first aid policy statement. What’s new?
Published 07.10.2009
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
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
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
According to a recent survey most of us wouldn’t have a clue about treating even a minor accident. But aren’t the laws set to change with a requirement for more staff to have proper training?
Published 25.09.2006
You’ve heard that sub-contractors in the construction sector are obliged to provide their own first aider if they have five or more workers. Is this true and are there any other rules affecting site
first aid arrangements?
Published 24.03.2014
Your office first aider has left, so you’ve decided to send another member of staff for training. However, as there are quite a few choices, you’re not sure which course is the right one for you.
Published 16.06.2008
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