First aid notices
Last updated:There should be at least one notice of an approved type posted in a conspicuous position in each workplace giving the location of first aid equipment and personnel. More notices will be required in larger workplaces, again this should be determined as part of the risk assessment. Refer to Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 for guidance.
Notices should be kept up to date by the designated first aider, emergency first aider or appointed person (where there is more than one first aider/appointed person the manager must nominate one person as responsible for updating the notice).
Contact numbers and procedures in the event of an accident could also usefully be displayed in appropriate areas, for example:
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Illustrations of special procedures e.g. lifesaving, treatment for electrical shocks and burns
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Where the nearest defibrillator is located
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Telephone number of the local doctors’ surgery or health centre.