Do you have enough First Aid cover?
Monday March 2025
Regularly reviewing your company’s first aid provision is essential to ensure it remains effective and compliant with current regulations.
In addition to regular reviews, you should reassess your first aid arrangements whenever there are significant changes in the workplace, such as:
Changes in workforce size or structure:
An increase or decrease in staff numbers may affect the level of first aid provision required.
Introduction of new equipment or processes:
New machinery or procedures can introduce different hazards, necessitating updated first aid measures.
Relocation or expansion:
Moving to a new site or expanding existing premises can alter emergency response times and access to medical facilities.
Regular reviews help ensure that your first aid provision aligns with the specific needs of your workplace and complies with the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.
By maintaining up-to-date first aid arrangements, you can provide effective assistance in emergencies and uphold a safe working environment.
