Changes to HSE First Aid at Work regulations
Stay up to date with imminent changes to the HSE rules governing first aid at work.
Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations are due for a major change for the first time in 25 years this year. The Health and Safety Executive has undertaken a long consultative process with industry stakeholders about changes that will see the four-day first aid at work qualification being replaced by a three-day course and the introduction of an HSE accredited 1-day course named Emergency First Aid at Work to replace the currently unmonitored "Appointed Person".
As always, employers are required to carry out an assessment of first aid needs. This means assessing workplace hazards and risks, the size of the organisation and other relevant factors. Risk assessments have always been a legislative requirement, but the HSE guidelines have been revised to better complement the updated courses.
The changes will be implemented in Sept - Oct 2009, leaving companies limited time to adjust to the new regulations. Employers will need to decide what action is and decide upon any appropriate action for their business. Adventure First Aid is keeping up to date with the changes as they are published. We will publish new information as we receive it and aim to run some free workshops or talks in June or July to inform employers of their new duties.
Adventure First Aid is ready for these changes as soon as they take effect and will be offering the new courses as soon as the changes take place. Contact us for more details.
