What is the legal requirement for first aid at work?

Employers’ legal duties The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work.

How many first aiders do I need at work?

The HSE recommends that if you work in a company with 5-50 workers, there should be at least one person trained in first aid. Another first-aider should be in place for every 50 workers after that. Accidents can happen, even in low risk organisations with few employees.

Do I have to do a first aid course at work?

You must make appropriate first-aid arrangements for your workplace. The appointed person does not need specific first-aid training. If your workplace has more significant health and safety risks, for example you use machinery or hazardous materials then you are more likely to need a trained first-aider.

What is covered in emergency first aid at work?

Emergency first aid at work (EFAW) training enables a first-aider to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill while at work. First aid at work training includes the EFAW syllabus and also equips the first-aider to apply first aid to a range of specific injuries and illness.

How do you become a first aider at work?

First-aiders

1. Emergency first aid at work (EFAW) – A 1-day course.
2. First aid at work (FAW) – A 3-day course, which includes the EFAW syllabus.
3. Additional training or a qualification that is appropriate to the circumstances. – Specific specialised training based on the needs assessment.

What is the difference between emergency first aid at work and first aid at work?

First Aid at Work is 3 day course taken in a three day block or one day a week over three weeks, totalling 18 hours training. Emergency First Aid at Work is a one day course and consisting of 6 hours training.

What are the 4 P’s in first-aid?

THE FOUR P. Control bleeding, lessen shock, give mouth to mouth or heart massage. e.g. active electric wire, protect from the weather.

Do first aiders get paid extra?

A. Unless it’s specifically mentioned in the contract of employment, or you’ve previously paid employees an additional amount for doing this role, they’re not entitled to any more money. However, you must pay your “volunteer” at their normal rate whilst they’re attending first aid training and any “refresher” courses.

Can you work without a first aider?

Where your assessment of first-aid needs identifies that a trained first-aider is not required in your workplace, you should appoint someone to take charge of first-aid arrangements. This is the minimum requirement.

Can I refuse first aid training at work?

If the individual’s contract required them to respond and they did not, this could be deemed to be a disciplinary matter. Whatever the cause and refusal to attend the incident, such refusal may have consequences and implications for the person requiring assistance and the employer.

What is Level 3 emergency first aid at work?

The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, to provide first aid in a range of emergency first aid situations.

How long does first aid at work certificate last?

three years
Certificates for the purposes of first aid at work last for three years. Before their certificates expire, first-aiders will need to undertake a requalification course as appropriate, to obtain another three-year certificate.

What is emergency first aid procedures?

Common first aid procedures for life-threatening emergencies can include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the Heimlich maneuver and tourniquet application. All of these treatments require training to ensure maximum chance of effectiveness, and ideally should only be performed by a certified person.

What are first aid techniques?

First aid techniques are those used in the process of administering temporary medical aid until professional care can be sought, or the patient’s condition improves. The techniques used are mainly dependent upon the type of emergency that is presented.

What is basic first aid training?

First Aid Training involves learning basic skills needed to save a life or prevent an injury or illness from getting worse. These skills include the ABCs of first aid, which stands for Airway, Breathing and Circulation.

What are the requirements for a workplace First Aid Kit?

Minimum first aid kit requirements for the basic workplace according to ANSI standards include: absorbent compresses, adhesive & triangular bandages, antiseptic, adhesive tape, burn treatment, medical exam gloves, and sterile pads.