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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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