This website provides information for employers, employees, first-aiders and training organisations on first aid at work.
As a minimum, a low-risk workplace such as a small office should have a first-aid box and a person appointed to take charge of first-aid arrangements, such as calling the emergency services if necessary. Employers must provide information about first-aid arrangements to their employees.
Workplaces where there are more significant health and safety risks are more likely to need a trained first-aider. The first-aid needs assessment tool will help employers decide what first aid arrangements are appropriate for their workplace.
A new consultative document seeks your views on draft guidance and supporting material to assist duty holders in their first aid needs assessment and in selecting a first aid training provider.
Consultation began on 25 March 2013 and will end on 3 May 2013
The offshore industry has specific legislation because of remoteness and access to medical expertise.
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