Stepping into Management Knowledge

H&S Training

1.02

FIRST AID APPOINTED PERSON RESPONSIBILITIES

PURPOSE OF THE TRAINING EXERCISE: To ensure that the First Aid appointed persons fully understand their responsibilities.

TRAINING AIDS:  First Aid Box

EXPLAIN TO THE TEAM:

 An appointed person is someone who takes control and manages an emergency situation.  They do not need to be first aid trained.  There must be 3 trained team members on site  They must understand their role and responsibilities.  This training session will explain those responsibilities.

First Aid Box

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: As an appointed person you have 3 main responsibilities in relation to the FIRST AID BOX. Can you tell me what they might be? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  Ensure that the first aid kit is fully stocked.  This check is to be recorded on the Blue Sky due diligence system for the relevant period  Keep the first aid kit available at all times.  Ensure that all staff are aware of the location of the first aid boxes.

EXPLAIN TO THE TEAM:  Show the appointed person(s) and team members where the First Aid Boxes are kept.  Refill items must only be obtained from Brakes/Bunzl  Under no circumstances are pain killing tablets, sprays or other drugs to be kept in the First Aid Boxes.  The minimum contents are:

First Aid Minimum Requirements

Number Required in First Aid Box

Advice Leaflet (copy available on outlet doc library)

1 2 4

Sterile Eye Pad

Triangular Bandage

Blue Plasters (10 per pkt) Safety Pins/Adhesive tape roll Alcohol Free Wipes (10 per pkt)

20 plasters

6 pins/1 tape roll

1 packet

Medium Latex Gloves for use with above (Box)

1 box

Large wound dressings Medium wound dressings

2 6

Safety Assurance December 2015

H & S Training 1.02