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How many first aiders do I need?

Employers are required by law to make an assessment of the work place. The table below, compiled using information from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), gives an indication of the number of First Aiders required in the work place.

Risk Category	Employees	Requirement
Low Hazard e.g. Offices Shops Libraries	Less than 25	At least 1 appointed person
	25 - 50	At least 1 first aider (EFAW)
	More than 50	At least 1 first aider (FAW) + 1 additional first aider per 100 employees or part thereof
High Hazard e.g. Work places not covered by low hazard	Less than 5	At least 1 appointed person
	5 - 50	At least 1 first aider (EFAW or FAW depending on Hazard Level)
	More than 50	At least 1 First Aider (FAW) + 1 additional first aider per 50 employees or part thereof

The numbers in the table are the minimum requirements. You will need extra First Aiders to take account of the following:

Inexperienced workers or employees with disabilities or particular health problems
Employees who travel a lot, work remotely or work alone
Employees who work shifts or out of hours
Premises spreading out across buildings or floors
Workplace remote from emergency medical services
Employees working at sites occupied by other employers
Planned and unplanned absences of first aiders/appointed persons
Members of the public who visit the workplace