Where an employer's assessment of first aid requirements identifies that a First Aider is not necessary, the minimum requirement of the employer is to appoint a person to take charge of first aid arrangements. This includes looking after equipment and facilities and to take charge in an emergency situation. An Appointed Person should be available to undertake these duties at all times when people are at work.
A First Aider is a person who has been trained by and holds a current First Aid at Work certificate, provided by a company approved by the Health and Safety Executive.
>> First Aid at Work
First Aid at Work
In accordance with the Heath and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
The regulations require that in order to provide first aid to their employees ;who are injured or become ill at work, employers must have suitable people, equipment and facilities Regulation 3(2) states "for this purpose a person shall not be suitable unless he has undergone such training and has such qualifications as the Health and Safety Executive may approve.... and such additional training, if any, as may be appropriate in the circumstances of that case".
When undertaking a risk assessment for first aid cover, foreseeable absences must be considered i.e. annual leave or First Aider off site. Shift work - every shift should be adequately covered. Large sites, first aiders should be in close proximity to all areas. Isolated work locations - cover should be provided if necessary.
The HSE do strongly recommend that you take non-employees into account when making an assessment for first aid.
Definitions
Appointed PersonLower Risk
(e.g. shops, offices, libraries)
Fewer than 50 >> |
At least 1 Appointed Person |
50-100 >> |
At least 1 First Aider |
More than 100 >> |
1 additional First Aider for every |
Medium Risk
(e.g. light engineering. Assembly work, food processing, warehousing)
Fewer than 20 >> |
At least 1 Appointed Person |
20- 100 >> |
At least 1 First Aider for every 50 |
More than 100 >> |
1 additional First Aider for every 100 employed (or part thereof) |
Higher Risk
(e.g. construction work. slaughter houses, chemical manufacture, work
with dangerous machinery or sharp instruments)
Fewer than 5 >> |
At least 1 Appointed Person |
5-50 >> |
At least 1 First Aider |
More than 500 >> |
1 additional First Aider for every 50 employed |
Course syllabus includes:
Managing an incident - Resuscitation - Shock - Poisoning - Bleeding - Burns - Major illnesses - Miscellaneous illnesses - Eye injuries - Fractures - Care of the unconscious casualty - First Aid Boxes and Record keeping.
First Aid at Work Requalification
For those who hold the above certificate, this is an update on first aid skills and revision of procedures and requirements for the workplace.
If a course is not advertised, please ask as we are constantly expanding our portfolio of courses. All courses can be tailored to your specific requirements i.e. Teachers, Equestrians, Carers, Sports Coaches etc.
First Aid at Work Course Prices
Items marked (*) below include an up-to-date First Aid manual within the price stated.
CourseType |
Price / person |
Group Booking |
|---|---|---|
HSE First Aid at Work 4day (*) |
£ 190.00 |
£ 1,450.00 |
HSE First Aid at Work 2 day Re-Qualifier |
£ 115.00 |
£ 850.00 |
Appointed Person First Aid (1 Day) |
£ 50.00 |
£ 370.00 |
Emergency Aid 4hrs |
£ 30.00 |
£ 260.00 |
HSE First Aid at Work Update 1day |
|
£ 370.00 |
HSE First Aid at Work Update 1/2 day |
|
£ 260.00 |
First Aid for Child Carers 12 hours |
£ 70.00 |
£ 490.00 |
On-Site training - there is a minimum charge for 6 people.
An extra charge may be applicable if our trainers need to travel long distances.
All prices are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate. Training Courses are also subject to our Terms & Conditions.
To see our Terms & Conditions Click Here...
Other Training Services include: >> Health & Safety >> Specialist Training
To see our full range of course dates >>click here...