You’ve noticed that at large events there’s always an ambulance present. How do you know if your event needs one too, and what else do you need to take into consideration when planning medical cover?
Published 26.09.2011
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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