First Aid at Work

First aid can save lives and prevent minor injuries becoming major ones and covers the initial management of any injury or illness.

Under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 all workplaces must make provision for first aid for employees, to be readily available at all times, including the duty to:

• Provide adequate and appropriate first aid equipment and facilities
• Provide an adequate and appropriate number of first aid personnel.
• Inform employees of first aid arrangements.

Managers can get more information in the First Aid at Work Guidance.

First Aid Needs Assessment

Carmarthenshire County Council is required by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities, and personnel to ensure employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work.In addition, the authority has a moral duty to take into consideration the first aid requirements for those who are not employed, e.g., members of public, service users, pupils etc.

The previous first aid needs assessment was undertaken several years ago. This required a review, and this is the purpose of providing this report.

Therefore, it is essential that the previous first aid needs assessment is reviewed and clarifies if the current position of recommended training levels remains current to meet the required duties place on the authority.

Managers can get more information in the First Aid Needs Assessment Document.