Hello everyone,,

We currently require an additional First Aider at one of our business locations to cover holidays/absences etc. I sent out details on the one day EFAW course and spoke to our employees about the training in order to get some volunteers. I was hoping for a couple of names however have received zero!

Understandably, the question of an annual payment was raised by the employees and I have been informed by those in charge that there will simply be no payments or incentives introduced for First Aiders. As much as this isn't ideal and is very short sighted from management; we're clearly not going to get anywhere with volunteers. I have therefore been asked if we can force an employee to undertake training in First Aid.

My own thoughts on this are: techincally yes we can under section 7 of HASAWA. However, what if someone is squeamish or faints at the sight of blood etc?

Any thoughts and advice on this will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!!!!