If you’re unsure of your obligations, the HSE provides a useful guideline to help you identify your company’s First Aid needs:
| Environment | Employees | Need |
|---|---|---|
| Low Risk Environments Office workers, shops etc |
Fewer than 50 | At least 1 appointed person (1 day course) |
| 50-100 | At least 1 First Aider 4 day course | |
| More than 100 | 1 additional First Aider for every 100 | |
| Medium Risk Environments Light engineering and assembly work, warehousing etc |
Fewer than 20 | At least 1 appointed person (1 day course) |
| 20-100 | At least 1 First Aider 4 day course for every 50 people | |
| More than 100 | 1 additional First Aider for every 100 | |
| High Risk Environments Construction, Chemical |
Fewer than 5 | At least 1 appointed person (1 day course) |
| 5-50 | At least 1 First Aider 4 day course | |
| More than 50 | 1 additional First Aider for every 50 |
Please note that these guidelines apply to each work shift. You must also be aware that:
- All people working with children must complete a paediatric course
- All electricians must complete a First Aid course for the trade
- All door staff must be qualified First Aiders
