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Posted By sue cotten
With the vast turnover of staff in the retail sector it is impossible to have a fully qualified first aider available all the time. We have therefore opted for appointed persons which we are struggling to maintain. Is there a quick fix training programme that we could make available in the stores to train appointed persons to cover their duties and to ensure we always have someone 'trained' available.
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Posted By Jim Walker
If your risk assessment identifies a requirement for first aiders then that is what should be on site.
Appointed persons are most definitly not an acceptable alternative. They are not trained or qualified to administer first aid.
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Posted By Lee Thompson
Sue,
Would it not be possible to make your floor/store managers designated first aiders as presumably their turnover is a great deal lower.
Lee
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Posted By Paul Murphy
Sue,
First step is a risk assessment. My guess is that due to the relatively small stores you operate the risks that arise would not necessitate a fully qualified Designated First Aider on site.
Lee's idea could be the way forward if your assessment demonstrates the requirement for a designated first aider.
Have a look at the HSE guidance on the link below which may help you http://www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid/index.htm
Good luck
Paul
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Posted By Steve Sedgwick
Sue
check the HSE guidance on this, in most cases retail outlet are classed as low risk and you may only require a first aid kit and an appointed person.
Also, unless the regs / acop have changed then the employer does not owe a duty towards the public with regard to First Aid so are not included in the calculation.
If I am wrong on this someone will put us straight.
Steve
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