Good afternoon. Trying to gauge opinion regarding the provision of first aid rooms for a mixed office/vehicle workshop site of about 250 persons. Obviously the relevant ra will dictate first aider numbers etc but I'm struggling to see if the regs say that a dedicated room is required. My understanding is that generally, if the workplace is within easy reach of medical assistance, no room is needed and the local emergency ambulance service may be sufficient. Views or opinions would be appreciated! Thanks

See AcOP: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l74.pdf PAGE 13 Only have one if you need it. A few very rapid points - If you have one it needs to have all the things stated in the AcOP - IMHO - if someone is in the room they should be supervised by a first aider (it's not somewhere for a lie down) -If you do have one - equipment provided should be provided subject to risk assessment and kept upto date. -persons may require additional training: i.e moving casulty to first aid room, using specialist equipment. -if you have one and consider using it as a morgue (oh how I miss my chemical industry days) consideration as to location is essential as it, and surrounding buildings may be designated as a crime scene. I have got rid of them on smaller manufacturing sites, but on the chemical plants, when staffed with a Nurse and Doctor they work well Hope that helps Basically - what the Sunstone said :)