How Many First Aiders Do I Need?

Below are the three points you should consider when deciding your First Aid needs: Category of risk Numbers employed at any location Suggested number of first aid personnel Now follow the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) recomendations listed - These will depend on the risk and nature of your business: Lower risk eg. Shops and offices, libraries: Fewer than 50 At least one appointed person 50-100 At least one first aider - More than 100 One additional first aider for every 100 employed Medium risk eg. Light engineering and assembly work, food processing, warehousing: Fewer than 20 At least one appointed person 20 - 100 At least one first aider for every 50 employed (or part thereof) - More than 100 One additional first aider for every 100 employed Higher risk eg. Most construction, slaughter houses, chemical manufacture, extensive work with dangerous machinery or sharp instruments: Fewer than five At least one appointed person 5-50 At least one first aider - More than 50 One additional first aider for every 50 employed Please remember that appropriate cover should be made to facilitate any planned staff absences - Annual Leave etc. Click here to see our Dates and First Aid Courses