Hazard 19: First Aid
The Legislation
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, 1991
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Approved Code of Practice 1997
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996
The Risks
serious injury
death
insufficient training and equipment
First aid can save lives and prevent minor injuries from becoming major ones. First aid can also save lives by the administration of prompt attention if somebody falls ill or has an accident. Any delay can prove fatal but the provision of rapid first aid from a trained person can save life until a doctor, paramedic or ambulance can give assistance.
The Health and ...
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