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