First Aid at Work

First Aid at Work

It is essential that all workplaces have a person responsible to provide immediate attention if an accident occurs or someone is taken ill at work. The Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 legislation requires employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to enable first aid to be given to employees. These regulations apply to all workplaces including those with five or less employees and to the self employed.

The minimum first aid provision on any work site is a fully stocked first aid box and an appointed person to take charge of first aid arrangements, however your workplace may need greater provisions. Once an assessment of the workplace has been done (this can be done by the employer or by us), the first aid requirements can be met by the correct training of the required number of staff.

"Hugh's calm and relaxed approach helped to install confidence into me right from day one. He encouraged us to believe in ourselves and our ability to carry out first aid".

Catherine Harvey Whitefield Primary School - Luton

First Aid at Work - June 2011