Description

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.

What are the responsibilities of a first aider at work?

Responsibilities of a First Aider

Assess the situation quickly and calmly to get an understanding of what happened. ...
Comfort, reassure, stay calm and take charge. ...
Protect yourself and the casualty from any danger. ...
Prevent infection between you and them. ...
Assess the casualty.

What does a first aid at work course cover?

What topics are covered in an Emergency First Aid at Work course? This course provides basic life saving first aid skills and knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations, covering: Adult resuscitation (CPR) Burns and scalds.

What are the 3 primary duties of a first aider?

What to do

Assess the situation quickly and calmly. Safety: check whether you or the casualty are in any danger. ...
Protect yourself and them from any danger. ...
Prevent infection between you and them. ...
Comfort and reassure. ...
Assess the casualty and give first aid treatment. ...
Arrange for help if needed.

What you'll learn