What are the requirements for first aid in the workplace?

Duty of employer to make provision for first-aid
(The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981)

An employer shall provide, or ensure that there are provided, such equipment and facilities as are adequate and appropriate in the circumstances for enabling first-aid to be rendered to his employees if they are injured or become ill at work.

An employer shall provide, or ensure that there is provided, such number of suitable persons as is adequate and appropriate in the circumstances for rendering first-aid to his employees if they are injured or become ill at work; and for this purpose a person shall not be suitable unless he has undergone such training and has such qualifications as may be appropriate in the circumstances of that case.

Any first-aid room provided pursuant to this regulation shall be easily accessible to stretchers and to any other equipment needed to convey patients to and from the room and be sign-posted, and any such sign to comply with regulation 4 of the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 as if it were provided in accordance with that regulation

An employer should make an assessment of first-aid needs appropriate to the circumstances (hazards and risks) of each workplace. The aim of first aid is to reduce the effects of injury or illness suffered at work, whether caused by the work itself or not. First-aid provision must be ‘adequate and appropriate in the circumstances’. This means that sufficient first-aid equipment, facilities and personnel should be available at all times, taking account of alternative working patterns, to:

■ give immediate assistance to casualties with both common injuries or illnesses and those likely to arise from specific hazards at work;

■ summon an ambulance or other professional help.

First aid at work: The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. Guidance on Regulations L74

Can I book a course as a group?

Yes! This keeps the cost down for you. A course can be booked for groups of up to 12 participants at a discounted rate. See main webpage for more details on pricing or get in touch! traineractiveeducation@gmail.com

Can I book a course as an individual?

Yes! There are several dates throughout the year where a course will be held in Faversham. Individuals are most welcome to book any of these courses. For our lastest dates, please email us. traineractiveeducation@gmail.com

What qualification will I gain?

This varies from course to course, however all courses are accredited by NUCO training and will provide the learner with a Level 3 certification in either Emergency First Aid at work or First Aid at work. The 4 hour course is not a certificated course, however provides skills for all which may one day help to save a life.