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The question I have been posed by a colleague is that the staff in their department work a late shift which involves 2 members of staff being in the building for around 4-5 hours each evening after everyone else has left, as only one of the 5 members of that department is trained a first aider should the others be given Emergency First Aid training?
For background information, the SOP & RA shows that there is no high risk activities, but there is several trips up and down stairs over the course of the shift, potential for scalds/burns, and limited (but unlikely) potential for chemical contact.
What are your opinions esteemed forum users?
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TDS1984 wrote:The question I have been posed by a colleague is that the staff in their department work a late shift which involves 2 members of staff being in the building for around 4-5 hours each evening after everyone else has left, as only one of the 5 members of that department is trained a first aider should the others be given Emergency First Aid training?
For background information, the SOP & RA shows that there is no high risk activities, but there is several trips up and down stairs over the course of the shift, potential for scalds/burns, and limited (but unlikely) potential for chemical contact.
What are your opinions esteemed forum users? The long and short answer to this question is Yes! In order for this to be justifiable, a written Risk Assessment should be documented. If you can justify it on a Risk Assessment then there is no reason why not. Just remember though, the Risk Assessment needs to be suitable and sufficient. This will mean a competent person compiling this document. The Approved Coder of Practice, states: If an employer decides a first-aider is not required in the workplace, a person should be appointed to take charge of the first-aid arrangements. The role of this appointed person includes looking after the first-aid equipment and facilities and calling the emergency services when required. They can also provide emergency cover where a first-aider is absent due to unforeseen circumstances. As I first stated, a Risk Assessment will determine this. Without someone actually visiting your workplace, its impossible for someone to give a definitive answer on this forum. Regards;
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Just to add,
If you require any further information on this subject, then PM me. Alternatively, do a search for H.S.E. document L74 (Approved Code of Practice).
Regards;
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