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First aid box

It is the duty of every employer to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of all their employees so far is reasonably practical. This means that all employers have a 'duty of care' for their employees.

 

Complying with the law

Employers have an obligation under the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations (NI) 1982 and Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (ACOP L74) to make adequate and appropriate First Aid provision for their workforce. It is recommended that someone is able to undertake First Aid duties at all times when people are at work.

 

Lower risk - eg. shops, offices, libraries

Employed

Suggested number of first aid personnel

Up to 50

At least one appointed person

50 to 100

At least one first aider

Over 100

One additional first aider for every 100 employed

 

Medium risk - eg. light engineering, assembly work, food processing, warehousing

Employed

Suggested number of first aid personnel

Up to 20

At least one appointed person

20 to 100

At least one first aider for every 50 employed

Over 100

One additional first aider for every 50 employed

 

Higher risk - eg. construction, chemical manufacture, dangerous machinery, sharp instruments

Employed

Suggested number of first aid personnel

Up to 5

At least one appointed person

5 to 50

At least one first aider for every 50 employed

Over 100

One additional first aider for every 50 employed

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