First Aid Training at Work - Guidance Notes

Simplified Assessment Guide

Degree of hazards Number of employees Recommended minimum number of first aiders required
Low Hazard
e.g. offices, shops, libraries, wards in hospitals		 Less than 25 At least one Appointed Person. Recommended training Emergency First Aid at Work
25 - 50 At least one person trained in Emergency First Aid at Work
Over 50 At least one person trained in First Aid at Work for every 100 employed on-site (or part thereof)
Higher Hazard
e.g. light engineering & assembly, food processing, warehouse, construction, working with chemicals, machinery, sharp instruments.		 Less than 5 At least one person trained in Emergency First Aid at Work
5 - 50 At least one person trained in Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work(depending on the hazards)
Over 50 At least one person trained in First Aid at Work for every 50 employed on-site (or part thereof)