What was the first H&S legislation in the UK?

First Legislation The “Health and Morals of Apprentices Act 1802” was the first Health and Safety legislation to be passed by parliament.

How many first aiders do I need UK?

Small organisations will need to have at least one First Aid Appointed Person at all times. If you employ over 50 members of staff then you’ll need one first aider for every 100 employees. However, it is still good practice to have one first aider per 50 employees and at least one first aider on each floor.

Is it a legal requirement to have a first aider at work?

It is not a legal requirement that all employers have a fully trained first aider, but someone must be appointed to take charge of first aid in the workplace.

What is the ratio of employees to first aiders in the workplace?

Shops and offices – one first aider for every 100 employees. Other workplaces – one first aider for every 50 employees. The first aider should be in possession of a valid first aid certificate, issued by a person or organisation approved by the chief inspector for this purpose.

What do the PPE regulations require?

The main requirements of the PPE at Work Regulations is that PPE is to be supplied and used at work wherever there are risks to health and safety that cannot be adequately controlled in other ways.

What is first aid regulations?

The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work.

What is the minimum number of employees when a trained first aider must be employed?

—(1) Where more than 25 persons are employed in a workplace, there shall be appointed in the workplace as first-aiders who shall be readily available during working hours such number of persons as complies with the ratio of one first-aider for every 100 persons employed in the workplace or part thereof.

What are an employer’s responsibilities regarding first aid?

Employers are responsible for ensuring that employees receive immediate attention if they are taken ill or are injured at work. Accidents and illness can happen at any time and first aid can save lives and prevent minor injuries from becoming major ones.