As businesses reopen but with coronavirus continuing to be a threat, what changes might you need to make to your first aid arrangements? And what instruction should you provide to your first aiders?
Published 11.06.2020
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
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
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
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
A thorough cleaning regime is absolutely essential to prevent the spread of coronavirus within your premises, but if you’re not careful the staff doing the cleaning could be put at risk. Use our risk
assessment to help keep them safe.
Published 17.09.2020
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
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 revamped its web-based first aid information, bringing together the latest developments on the subject. It covers the arrangements you should have for delivering first aid as well as how
to manage training needs at this time.
Published 14.10.2020
If your staff carry out maintenance work in domestic properties they should have a firm grasp of the safety precautions to take, including those to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Why not use our
briefing document?
Published 07.05.2020