Health & Safety Risk Management System

S13 - First Aid at Work

Construction and agriculture account for the highest numbers of work-related deaths. At work in any industry, however, individuals can sustain injury or sudden illness possibly leading to death if occurrences are not immediately acted upon. The most common causes of fatality at work are a fall from height, being struck by a moving or flying object and being struck by a moving vehicle. Unsurprisingly, slips, trips and falls remain the most common causes of non-fatal workplace injuries.

It is imperative that employers have a system in place to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are hurt or become ill. The First Aid At Work Procedure is a document aimed at responsible managers which gives detailed advice on how to devise a system, and will assist in compliance with The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. The procedure provides information regarding:

• First aid and its considerations
• Responsible managers’ duties
• First aiders and appointed persons
• Travelling employees, and
• First aid boxes.