T-Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering
Learn about first aid facilities required in the workplace for T-Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering. Discover the essentials of a first aid box, the role of a first-aider, and the responsibilities of an appointed person according to health and safety regulations.
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T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction (Level 3) PowerPoint presentation 1.12 First aid facilities 1. Health and safety in building services engineering PowerPoint 13: First aid # of 22 1 of 10
T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction (Level 3) Objectives At the end of the session learners should be able to: describe the first aid facilities that must be available in the work area in accordance with health and safety regulations. # of 22 2 of 10
T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction (Level 3) First aid in the workplace Health and safety regulations require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to enable first aid to be given if an employee suffers an accident or injury or falls ill at work. While different working environments have different needs, the minimum first- aid provision in any workplace or construction site should include: a suitably stocked and maintained first-aid box an appointed person to take charge of first-aid arrangements 24-hour quick access to first-aid equipment a trained first-aider always available during working hours. # of 22 3 of 10
T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction (Level 3) First aid box A suitably stocked and maintained first-aid box is essential. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advises that it should include: 20 wrapped sterile adhesive dressings in assorted sizes 2 sterile eye pads 4 individually wrapped triangular bandages 6 safety pins 6 medium-sized and two large-sized individually wrapped sterile unmedicated wound dressings a pair of disposable gloves. It is important to replenish first-aid supplies as they are used. # of 22 4 of 10
T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction (Level 3) First-aider A first-aider is someone who has undergone a recognised first-aid training course, such as those provided by the Association of First Aiders (AoFA) and recognised by the HSE. The first-aider must hold a current first-aid at work certificate. # of 22 5 of 10
T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction (Level 3) Appointed person An appointed person is someone your employer chooses to: take charge when someone is injured or falls ill, including calling an ambulance if required keep stock of the first-aid box and replenish supplies be always available when people are working on site. # of 22 6 of 10
T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction (Level 3) Employer s first-aid responsibilities Your employer is required by law to assess significant risks of potential injury and ill health in your workplace. If a significant number of risks exist, more than one first-aider may be needed. Your employer also needs to assess whether there are any specific risks, such as working with hazardous substances, dangerous tools or machinery etc, which could necessitate specific training for first-aiders or extra first-aid equipment. If there are different parts of the workplace that present different degrees of risk, your employer will need to make sure that each area has the relevant provisions. # of 22 7 of 10
T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction (Level 3) Employer s first-aid responsibilities Your employer may need to review the accident record book to assess any injuries, their nature, and how often they are occurring. This may influence the number of first-aid boxes and their exact location. If your workplace or site is spread out over different floors and buildings, adequate provision must be made for all locations. If any employees travel or work alone, your employer should consider issuing a personal first-aid kit and providing training on how to use it. For shift work or out of hours working, your employer needs to ensure that there are enough first-aiders to cover all hours of operation. # of 22 8 of 10
T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction (Level 3) Employer s first-aid responsibilities There are no legal responsibilities for guests and site visitors, but it is good practice to include them in first-aid provision. Your employer must inform all employees of the first-aid arrangements by putting up notices telling staff who the first-aiders are and where they can be found as well as where the nearest first-aid box is kept. It is also good practice to make provision for people who have reading difficulties or whose first language is not English. # of 22 9 of 10
T Level Technical Qualification in Building Services Engineering for Construction (Level 3) Any questions? # of 22 10 of 10
