Too many first aid kits in UK workplaces are missing essential equipment

Posted on: Wednesday 23rd May 2012

Today (23 May) risk-uk.co.uk highlight that too many first aid kits in UK workplaces are missing essential equipment, which is putting employees at risk and means employers are breaking the law. Under the Health and Safety Offences Act all workplaces must have a first aid kit that is suitably stocked as well as an appointed person to implement a first aid procedure that all employees are aware of. Usually notices explaining where the first aid box is kept and details of relevant people should also be displayed in a prominent position.

As part of the Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations 1981 employers also have a responsibility to provide appropriate equipment, facilities and training depending on individual risks. This could include training for first aiders that is relevant to a particular hazard or providing different types of equipment for specific areas depending on individual risks.

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