FIRST AID APPOINTED PERSON

First aid is emergency treatment given to an injured, wounded or sick person before the services of a Medical Officer can be secured. The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 states that a minimum of one appointed first aider is required per 50 employees.

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When an employer's first aid needs assessment identifies that a first aider is not necessary, the minimum requirement is to appoint a person to:

take charge when someone is injured or ill, including calling an ambulance if required;

look after the first aid equipment, eg restocking the first aid box

Qualification Description

Certificate received from Health and Safety Executive on completion of course

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