Personal liability of first aiders

No personal liability for injuries sustained to a first aid casualty will be attached to any individual first aider, emergency first aider or appointed person acting in the course of their employment as long as they follow any training or other guidance they have been given.  In the event of a claim alleging negligence, action is likely to be taken against the employer rather than the employee.

Employees are always expected to do their best particularly in emergencies, to secure the welfare of their fellow employees, pupils, or clients.  The consequences of taking no action are likely to be more serious than those of trying to assist in an emergency.