Basic Health And Safety Policy Page 16
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19Accidents and work related health problems
37. The first aid box is kept
[e.g. at reception, by the
kitchen].
38. The appointed person/first aider is
[Name of responsible
person].
39. All accidents and work-related health problems should be
recorded in the accident book by
[Name of responsible
person].
40.
[Name of responsible person] is responsible for
reporting accidents and diseases to the Health and Safety
Executive.
Notes
Under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, all
employers have a duty to provide first aid facilities and equipment
that is adequate and appropriate for their organisation.
You should have a first aid box, clearly visible, accessible and fully
maintained. All workplaces should have at least one appointed
person to organise a first aid response such as phoning for an
ambulance. No-one should carry out first aid unless they are
trained to do so.
Although there is no statutory requirement to have trained first
aiders, the Health and Safety Executive provides guidance on the
recommended number, based on the number of employees and the
nature of work. For example, if the risks are low (e.g. in an office
environment), one first aider may deal with up to 50 employees.
Recording all accidents, even small ones, and near misses can show
up if there is a health and safety problem in a particular area.
The accident book should be kept for at least 3 years after the last
entry.
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