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Use the table below to help you assess the risk and make a decision on the appropriate number of first aid personnel and the equipment required |
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Category of Risk |
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Number of
Employees at
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Suggested number
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personnel |
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21-50 Person |
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Standard Kit Lower Risk
i.e. Shops, Offices, Libraries |
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Fewer than 50
50-100
More than 100 |
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At least 1 appointed person
At least 1 first aider
One additional first aider
for every 100 employed |
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Warehouse
Starter Kit |
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Medium Risk - i.e.
Warehouses, Assembly
Work |
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Fewer than 20
20-100 |
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At least 1 appointed person
At least 1 first aider for
every 50 employed
One additional first aider
for every 100 employed |
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Industrial Kit |
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High Risk - i.e.
Construction,
Slaughterhouse,
Chemical Manufacturer,
extensive work with
dangerous machinery |
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Fewer than 5
20-100
More than 50
Where there are hazards
for which additional first
aid skill are necessary |
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At least 1 appointed person
At least 1 first aider
At least 1 first aider
for every 50 employed
In addition, at least 1 first
aider trained in the specific
emergency action |
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First Aid Training
CD ROM
Be prepared for any workplace first aid emergency |
Risk Assessor Software
A wide range of
pre-set assessments
on one CD |
First Aid Training Booklets
16-page booklets communicating vital health and safety information |
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What should be contained within your first aid kit is dependant on your business activities (e.g. high risk manufacturing or low risk office work) and the number of employees and visitors on site. Seton has provided a guide on minimum stock for you to consider: |
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1-10
Person
kit |
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20 |
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6 |
6 |
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10 |
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11-20
Person
kit |
1 |
40 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
9 |
3 |
2 |
10 |
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21-50
Person
kit |
1 |
60 |
6 |
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12 |
12 |
4 |
3 |
20 |
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Travel
kit |
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6 |
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1 |
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Standard Statutory First Aid Kit
1-10 person standard
kit stocked |
Workplace First
Aid Poster
Up-to-date guidance
for first aid in the workplace |
Accident Book
Containing individual sheets to record accidents and comply with the DPA |
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The Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1983 ACOP reg.3 (36) on Eye Wash state that where mains tap water is not readily available for eye irritation, at least 1 litre of sterile water or sterile saline solution (0.9%) in sealed, disposable containers should be provided. |
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Check your Eye Wash frequently as once opened it should be replaced and it will also have a legal use-by-date. |
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20ml Eye Wash
Pods
0.9% sterile saline solution in convenient single use pods |
500ml Eye Wash Saline
0.9% sterile saline solution |
Eye Wash Sign
Emergency Eye Wash sign, 250 x 200mm |
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First aid covers more than just first aid kits! Think about what you might need in an emergency and how people will locate equipment and a first aider to administer aid. |
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Body Fluid
Disposal Kit
2 absorbent powders,
2 disinfectant sprays
and 2 clean-up packs |
Instant Cold Pack
Single use to soothe aches and pains |
First Aid Sign
First aid safety sign,
250 x 200mm |
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For our full range of products
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