First Aid at Work – Do I need a first aider?

We work with a number of small to medium sized businesses who ask us what their requirement is for first aid provisions. The answer is normally very simple; What does your Risk Assessment say?

To help build that risk assessment the HSE has produced the following fact sheet to help out.

first aid at work guidance (HSE)

This leaflet answers some basic questions about first-aid provision at work.
It is aimed at employers in small and medium-sized workplaces, but may be useful to all employers, managers and others involved in first aid at work.

Table 2 in the leaflet outlines guidelines for how many first aiders you need and what qualifications they should have. Hopefully that should allow you to build your risk assessment and ensure you meet HSE requirements to ensure a safe environment for employees and customers.

We have seen the effect injuries can have on business and their staff, customers. Hopefully if and when the worst happens your team will be able to ensure adequate care is provided to allow a fast recovery for the injured / ill person.