Assessment of first aid needs checklist.

Issues to consider	Impact on first aid provision	Notes
Hazards:The findings of the risk assessment(s) should be taken into account, along with parts of the workplace that may have different work activities or hazards, and may require different levels of first aid provision.
Are the hazards low level, such as those found in offices?	The minimum provision is: An appointed person to take charge of first-aid arrangements; A suitable first aid box.
Are there higher-level hazards such as dangerous machinery, hazardous substances, or work involving confined spaces?	Consider: Providing first-aiders; Additional training for first-aiders to deal with injuries resulting from special hazards; Additional first aid equipment; Precise siting of first aid boxes; Providing a first aid room; Informing the emergency services.
Does the level of risk vary in differentparts of the establishment/ building/site?	Consider the provision of each building or site. Where several levels of risks exist, base the provision on the highest level of risk.
Employees
How many people are working on site, or in the establishment/ building?	Where there are small numbers of employees, the minimum provision is: An appointed person to take charge of first aid arrangements; A suitably stocked first aid box. Where there are large numbers of employees, consider providing: First-aiders; Additional first aid equipment; A first aid room.
Are there any inexperienced staff, or trainees on site? Are there any staff with disabilities, or particular health problems?	Consider: Additional training for first-aiders; Additional first aid equipment; Local siting of first aid equipment. The first aid provision should cover any work experience trainees.
Non-employees
Do members of the public visit your premises?	Under the Regulations, there is no legal duty to provide first aid for non-employees but the HSE strongly recommends that non-employees be considered in the first aid provision.Where there are small numbers of non-employees, a guide to the minimum provision is: An appointed person to take charge of first aid arrangements; A suitably stocked first aid box. Where there are large numbers of non-employees, consider providing: First-aiders; Additional first aid equipment; A first aid room. Where non-employees have disabilities or particular health problems, consider: Additional first aid equipment; Precise siting of first aid boxes; Providing a first aid room; Additional training for first-aiders to deal with disabilities or particular health issues, for example the use of an epi-pen for administration.
Accident and ill health record
What is the record of previous accidents or incidents of ill health? What injuries and illnesses have occurred and where did they happen?	Ensure the first aid provision will cater for the type of injuries and illnesses that might occur. Monitor accidents and ill health and review the first aid provision as appropriate.
Working arrangements
Do staff work out of normal office hours or work shifts?	Ensure there is adequate first aid provision at all times people are at work.
Do staff travel to other sites, work remotely or work alone?	Consider: The outcomes of the lone working risk assessment; Issuing personal first aid kits; Issuing personal communicators or mobile phones.
Does the work involve travel to other sites or locations with members of the public (clients, service users or pupils)?	Consider: Ensuring the group is accompanied by a first-aider; Taking a first aid kit on the trip; The medical needs of the clients, services users or pupils, particularly if they have a medical care plan.
Do staff work at sites of other organisations?	Consider: Making arrangements with the other  organisation(s) to ensure adequate first aid provision; A written agreement between yourself and the other organisation(s).
Is there sufficient first aid provision to cover absences of first-aiders, or appointed persons?	Consider: What first aid provision would be required to cover for annual leave or other planned absences; What would be required to cover for unplanned and exceptional absences?

Overall Risk Rating based on information in table above (circle as appropriate):			High		Medium	Low
Maximum number of persons on site, including non-employees:
No of 3-day trained first-aiders required:			No of Emergency first-aiders required:
No of First Aid boxes required:			No of Travelling/Mobile FA kits required:
Name of person responsible for maintaining FA boxes and kits:			Name of person responsible for organising refresher training:
Signed:	Date:			Date of Review: