Causeway Coast and Glens
Borough Council FIRST AID RISK ASSESSMENT OHS 012
The first aid provision must be adequate and appropriate, to reflect the Council circumstances. This means that sufficient trained first aiders and first aid equipment will be available to give immediate assistance to casualties with injuries, illnesses or summon professional help / ambulance.
The first aid assessment will assist the Manager to determine the level of first aid provision required (see HSPD 014 for additional information)
Location :Address:
Completed by: / Date:
1. Identify the nature of work (e.g. office based, waste management, welding, etc.)
2. List significant hazards associated with the work activity / location
Hazards / risk:
3. Identify work activities which pose a higher risk (e.g. chemicals, dangerous equipment, working at height, confined space, etc. In such circumstance additional first aid training / equipment may be required.)
Determine the level of risk: Low Medium High
4. Identify the current number of:a. First aiders at work (FAW),
b. Emergency first aiders at work (EFAW)
c. Appointed persons at work (AP)
5. Will you require additional FAW / EFAW or AP to cover leave? Yes / No (encircle) (if yes decide how many?)
6. Number of staff employed by the Council in your location (Low hazard - < 25 emp. 1 AP; 25-50 emp. 1 EFAW / >50 emp. 1 FAW. High hazard: < 5 emp. 1 AP; 5-50 emp. 1 EFAW or FAW and > 50 emp. 1 FAW / 50)
7. The number of staff working outside normal working hours (include weekend)?
8. Consider the number and type of accidents / incidents in your location in the last year?
9. Will the work activity be remote, lone working or involve significant driving? Yes / No (if yes indicate type of work):
10. Is your organisation / department multi- site or spread out over a large area? Yes / No (if yes provide a brief description):
11. Consider the maximum distance to nearest medical centre / hospital A&E
12. Will you provide first aid provision for non-employees? Yes / No
Any other comments:
Decide the level of first aid training required and insert names into the table below plus the number and type of first aid boxes
First Aid at Work Certificate Holders / date
Location: Telephone:
Name / contact details /Department / location / (first aid boxes)
Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate Holders / date
Location: Telephone:
Name / contact details /Department / location (first aid boxes)
Appointed Person / date
Location: Telephone:
Name / contact details /Department / location (first aid boxes)
Assessor signature : / Date:Manager signature : / Date:
Issued 01.04.2015 by CCGBC – HSU, R1 Page 1 of 2