Written information for events health and safety has changed over the years with less guidance from the HSE and more from other sources. Where does this leave you when deciding on first aid cover?
Published 21.06.2017
When changes were made to first aid training guidelines, many course providers continued with the same offering. Employers have also tended to stick with what they’ve always done, but is this the
right decision?
Published 04.11.2021
When you sent staff on an HSE-approved first aid course, the trainer told them that they may require additional training to take on the role of a first aider. Is this necessary, or is the trainer
simply looking for extra income?
Published 15.01.2010
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
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
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are becoming a common sight. Should you have one fitted at your workplace, and if your staff have access to one should you provide training?
Published 04.11.2016
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
It’s been suggested that it’s a legal requirement to have a defibrillator on site, so that anyone who’s had a heart attack can receive instant treatment. Is this really the case?
Published 19.02.2010
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
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