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environments have different needs, the minimum first-aid provision in any
workplace or on any construction site should include:

● a suitably stocked and maintained first-aid box; HSE advice suggests this
should include at least:
● 24 wrapped sterile adhesive dressings in assorted sizes
● two sterile eye pads
● four individually wrapped triangular bandages
● six safety pins
● six medium-sized and two large individually wrapped sterile unmedicated
wound dressings
● a pair of disposable gloves
● an appointed person to take charge of first-aid arrangements
● around-the-clock fast access to first-aid equipment
● a trained first-aider present at all times during working hours.

p Figure 1.24 A first-aid kit What is an appointed person?

An appointed person is someone your employer chooses to:
● take charge when someone is injured or falls ill, including calling an
ambulance if required
● keep stock of the first-aid box and replenish supplies
● be available at all times that people are working on-site.

What is a first-aider?

A first-aider is someone who has undergone a recognised first-aid training course
such as a course given by the Association of First Aiders (AoFA) and recognised
by the HSE. The first-aider must hold a current First Aid at Work certificate.

What your employer should consider when assessing first-aid needs

● Your employer is required by law to make an assessment of significant risks
in your workplace, and to assess the risks of potential injury and ill health. If
a significant number of risks exist, more than one first-aider may be needed.
● Your employer needs to assess whether there are any specific risks, such as
working with hazardous substances, dangerous tools or machinery, etc., that
could necessitate specific training for first-aiders or extra first-aid equipment.
● If there are different parts of your workplace that present different degrees
of risk, your employer will need to make sure each area has the relevant
provisions.
● Your employer may need to review the accident record book to find out
about types of injury and how often they are occurring. This may influence
the number of first-aid boxes and their exact location.
● If your workplace or site is spread out over different floors and buildings,
adequate provision must be made for all locations.
● For shift work or out-of-hours working, your employer needs to ensure there
are enough first-aiders to cover all hours of operation.
● If any employees travel or work alone, the employer should issue a personal
first-aid kit to them and provide training on how to use it.

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