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Current legislation
The Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations of 1981 place a general duty on Employers to make First Aid provision for all employees in case of injury or illness in the workplace. The practical aspects of this statutory duty are set out in the Approved Codes of Practice. This contains guidance on materials, equipment, facilities and on risk assessment procedures to determine the number of First Aiders required in the workplace. The table below should help this has been up dated since the change of legislation in Oct 2009. | CATEGORY OF RISK | NUMBERS EMPLOYED AT ANY LOCATION | FIRST AID PROVISION | | LOWER HAZARDE.G. Shops, Offices, Libraries | Fewer than 25 25 – 50 More than 50 | At least one appointed person At least one first aider EFAW FAW First Aider(At least one + one per 100 employees or part thereof | | HIGHER HAZARD E.G. Work places not covered by lower hazard | Fewer than 5 5 – 50 More than 50 | At least one appointed person At least one first aider EFAW or FAW First aider FAW One additional first aider for every 50 employed | | | | |
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Contact us to discuss the nature of your business and number of employees, so that we can determine the legal requirements specific to your Company’s individual circumstances, and recommend courses to suit your needs. FULLY ACCREDITED COURSES
The courses run by Seatrek Training Limited are all recognised by The Health & Safety Executive, and accredited by national First Aid Associations, such as The Association of First Aiders and The Royal Yachting Association, Southampton.   |
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