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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 Risk e.g. Retail Office Library	Up to 50	At least 1 appointed person
	50 – 100	At least 1 first aider
	100+	1 additional first aider per 100 employees
Medium Risk e.g. Light Engineering Assembly work Food Processing Warehousing	Up to 20	At least 1 appointed person
	20 – 100	At least 1 first aider per 50 employees
	100+	1 additional first aider per 100 employees
High Risk e.g. Construction Work Chemical Work Slaughter Houses Working with dangerous machinery or sharp instruments	Up to 5	At least 1 appointed person
	5 – 50	At least 1 first aider
	100+	1 additional first aider per 50 employees

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

Large Sites: First Aiders should be in close proximity to all areas. They should be able to get to a casualty quickly.	Foreseeable absences: Cover should remain at minimum level even when First Aiders are absent as a result of annual leave.
Isolated Work Locations: You will need to consider provision in each area.	Shift work: Every shift should be adequately covered.
Members of the public and contractors: The HSE strongly recommends that you include non-employees visiting your premises in your first aid provision.	Any additional risks: e.g. Working with hazardous substances, heavy loads, dangerous equipment or animals.

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