12/06/2025
🩹 First Aid at Work: What Are Your Legal Responsibilities as an Employer?
Many employers assume that having a first aid kit in the office is enough. But the reality is—UK health and safety law sets out clear responsibilities for employers when it comes to first aid provision.
At All Training Solutions Ltd., we regularly help organisations across Scotland understand and meet these legal duties—while creating safer, more confident teams in the process.
⚖️ What Does the Law Say?
Under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, employers must:
✅ Provide adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, facilities, and personnel
✅ Carry out a first aid needs assessment based on the size, nature, and risks of your workplace
✅ Ensure staff know who the trained First Aiders are and how to contact them
This applies to all employers—even those with only one or two staff.
🧰 What Counts as “Adequate” First Aid?
That depends on your workplace. A low-risk office will need less than a high-risk site like a warehouse, gym, or construction zone.
Key things to consider in your needs assessment:
Number of employees
Type of work and known hazards
Working patterns and shifts
Distance from emergency services
Past incidents or known health conditions
👩⚕️ Who Should Be Trained?
That’s where we come in.
At All Training Solutions Ltd., we deliver accredited First Aid at Work (FAW) and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) courses tailored to your environment. We train your staff to respond confidently to:
Cardiac arrest (including AED use)
Choking, bleeding, and burns
Seizures and unconsciousness
Medical conditions like asthma or diabetes
Our training is available on-site across Scotland or at our Glasgow-based venue.
✅ Don’t Leave It to Chance
First aid isn’t just a legal tick-box—it can be the difference between life and death.
If you're unsure whether your workplace is compliant, we offer free first aid needs assessments and guidance on how many staff to train.
📞 Call 07585 703 458
🌐 Visit: www.alltrainingsolutions.co.uk
Protect your people. Comply with the law. Invest in confidence.
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