Why should I do first aid?
As stated by the British Red Cross: Don’t Stop at 999
A study commissioned by the British Red Cross and conducted by the University of Manchester found that:
Up to 59 per cent of deaths from injury may have been prevented if first aid was given before the emergency medical services arrived. First aid was only attempted in around half of all cases (excluding where the person was found dead) despite someone being at the scene of the accident before the arrival of the emergency medical services 96 per cent of the time
Legislation
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Requires employers to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of their employees. This also extends to non-employees such as outside contractors and members of the public
Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 (1982 in Northern Ireland)
Employers are required to provide adequate personnel, training, equipment and facilities to
render First Aid to their employees should they become injured or taken ill at work.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
HSG65 guidance generally makes more explicit what employers are required to do to manage
health and safety.
Health & Safety Statistics 2023/24 604,000 working people sustained a non fatal injury at work.
Provisions to be considered for First Aid
Planned and unplanned absences of First Aiders
Members of the public who visit your workplace
Employees working at sites occupied by other employers
Workplaces remote from emergency medical services
How to chose the right trainer?
As recommended by the Health and Safety Executive and highlighted within HSE information sheet*, it is essential you select the right trainer. I only offer OFQUAL (QCF) regulated first aid & safeguarding qualifications, my courses meets all the requirements of OFSTED, the DfE and HSE. By using me, you have fulfilled your legal responsibilities in obtaining quality training without having to undertake any due diligence.
*Training Syllabus not applicable
