first aid

• Why provide first aid at work?  more...
• What are my employer's first aid responsibilities?  more...
• What should a first aid assessment include?  more...
• What is an appointed person?  more...
• What is a first aider?  more...
• How many first aiders are needed?  more...
• Do incidents requiring the attention of a first aider need to be recorded?  more...
• What information should be recorded in the first aid book?  more...
• What should a first aid box contain?  more...
• What about other protective equipment?  more...
• What about first aid for travelling or lone workers?  more...
• What first aid signs should be displayed?  more...
• Does my employer need to provide a first aid room?  more...
• Who is responsible for keeping the first aid book?  more...

further information

The HSE first aid homepage is a useful source of information. It also has links to other HSE publications, many of which can be downloaded for free.

Publications can also be ordered from HSE Books, tel: 01787 881 165. We particularly recommend:

• First aid at work: Your questions answered
• The health and safety (first aid) regulations 1981 and the Approved code of practice and guidance