The following information are the latest guidelines as set out by the Association of First Aiders and the HSE for First Aider requirements for the workplace.
What’s new:
What you should do:
Review your current First Aid provisions; does it comply with the new HSE recommendations?
Keep in mind that the HSE also recommend taking into account members of the public who visit the workplace.
See Table 1
Check the First Aiders are trained to the correct standard.
See Table 2 and 3
If further training is required make sure you use an approved training provider, otherwise training may not fulfil your statutory duty.
See Table 4
Table 1 - HSE Recommendations |
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First Aid Provision Relating to Number of Employees |
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Hazard level dtermined by Risk Assessment |
Number of Employees |
First Aid Provision |
Low hazard e.g. offices, shops, libraries etc.. |
Less than 25 |
Emergency First Aider (at least one on site at all times) |
25 - 50 |
Emergency First Aider (at least one on site at all times) |
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More than 50 |
First Aider (At least one + one per 100 employees or part thereof) |
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Higher hazard e.g. workplaces not covered by 'Low hazard' |
Less than 5 |
Emergency First Aider (at least one on site at all times) |
5 - 50 |
First Aider EFAW or FAW (Based on hazard level) (At least one on site at all times) |
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More than 50 |
First Aider (At least one + one per 50 employees or part thereof) |
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Note: |
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The HSE recommend that members of the public who visit the workplace should be taken into account when determining First Aid provision. |
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In practice, a minimum of two Emergency First Aiders or First Aiders are required to cover planned and unplanned absences. |
Table 2 - First Aid Training FAW Schedule 3 Year Cycle |
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First Aid at Work Course - FAW |
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Period |
Course |
Course Duration |
Initial Course |
3 Days |
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Year 1 |
3 hrs |
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Year 2 |
3 hrs |
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Year 3 |
2 Days |
Table 3 - Emergency First Aid Training EFAW Schedule 3 Year Cycle |
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Emergency First Aid at Work Course - EFAW |
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Period |
Course |
Course Duration |
Initial Course |
1 Day |
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Year 1 |
3 hrs |
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Year 2 |
3 hrs |
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Year 3 |
1 Day |
Notes:
Table 4 - Training Provider Requirements |
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Course |
Training Provider Requirement |
Ofqual Awarding Body |
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Ofqual Awarding Body |