Recruitment and selection of first aiders and appointed persons

Selection of first aiders, emergency first aiders and appointed persons should take account of the following factors:

• Reliability, disposition, and communication skills.
• Aptitude and ability to absorb new knowledge and skills.
• Ability to cope with stressful and physically demanding procedures e.g., staff must be capable of kneeling to provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Priority should be given to full-time employees who would be more readily available in an emergency.  Part-time employees or those who work away from their work base should not be designated unless no other suitable staff are available.

In the event of difficulty in recruiting volunteers to serve as first aiders, emergency first aiders or appointed persons other arrangements must be made locally.