FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS ASSESSMENTS

FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS ASSESSMENTS

First Aid Provisions	Contract		Location
Min Requirements (Premises):	1 Full Stocked Identifiable First Aid Box (Per Floor/Building) 1 Appointed Person Information for employees on what to do in an emergency. 1 Litre Eye Wash (Saline solution where there is no clean running water for eye irrigation)
Min Requirements (Vehicle):	1 Travel/ Vehicle Identifiable First Aid Box 1 Litre Eye Wash (Saline solution)

Hazard / Premises type	Low Hazard (e.g. Offices)			High Hazard (e.g. Workshops)
Number of Employees	Under 5	4 - 50	50+	Under 5	5 – 50	50+
*Appointed Person	1	-	-	1	-	-
Emergency First Aiders Required	-	1	1	1	2	-
(FAW) First Aiders Required	-	1	1 Extra for every 100 persons	-	1	1 Extra for every 50 persons
It is essential that adequate provision is made to cover all times people are at Work. Provisions must be made for absences, holidays etc.

Provision for Loan Workers
Low Hazard (e.g. Opening / Closing Gates)	High Hazard (e.g. Operating Machinery)
Access to a First Aid kit	Personal First Aid Kit
Daily Contact with Management	Frequent Contact with Management &/ or a Personal Alarm
EFAW / FAW Training ;if deemed necessary and depending on Hazards

Accident / Incident History
You must take into consideration the frequency and nature of any previous accidents and/ or incidences. Use the space below to detail the types and numbers:
Needs Assessment
Use the area below to work out your requirements. Remember your assessment should also detail any other training required e.g. Management of a casualty suffering from hypothermia or hyperthermia.
Number of Office Staff:                                         Number of Operational Employees:                                         
Seasonal Employees:                                            Number of EFA Required:                                                           
Number of FA Required:                                       Appointed Persons Required:                                                     Other Requirements:                                                                                                                                                     
How are the Operational Employees spilt? E.g. 4 gangs of 3, 2 Lone working play inspectors etc.:                                                                                                                                                                                          

Action Plan
What is in place already?	What needs to be done?	By Who & When	Completed
Continue on the reverse of this sheet if needed.

Assessment Completed by
Name		Signature		Date
Reviewed by:
Name		Signature		Date

Firs Aid Box Contents
Minimum contents for a First aid Box Office/Workshop	Leaflet giving general guidance on First Aid 20 x individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings in assorted sizes 2No Sterile eye pads 4No Individually wrapped triangular bandages (preferably Sterile) 6No Safety pins 6No Medium un-medicated sterile (medium 120cm x120cm) wound dressings 2No Large un-medicated sterile (large 180cm x 180cm) wound dressings 1 Pair disposable gloves (Powder free) 10No Sterile cleansing wipes
Minimum content for a Travel Kit (Per Van)	Leaflet giving general guidance on First Aid 5 x individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings in assorted sizes 2No Sterile eye pads 2No Individually wrapped triangular bandages (preferably Sterile) 2No Safety pins 2No Medium un-medicated sterile (medium 120cm x120cm) wound dressings 2No Large un-medicated sterile (large 180cm x 180cm) wound dressings 1 Pair disposable gloves (Powder free) 5No Sterile cleansing wipes
Eye Irrigation	Provisions must be in place for the irrigation of the eyes in the event of an injury. Where there is no clean running water a minimum of 1 Litre of Eye Wash (Saline Solution) is required.
*Appointed Person	This is someone who is responsible for the management of an emergency e.g. contacting the emergency services. They should also check First Aid equipment frequently to ensure all provision are in place, in date and easily accessible should the need arise.