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How many first-aid personnel do I need? (27/04/2010 @ 11:22:49)
| Category of risk | Numbers employed at any location | suggested number of first-aid personnel |
|
Lower Risk
eg shops and offices, libraries |
Fewer than 50
50-100
More than 100 |
At least one appointed person
At least one first aider
One additional first aider for every 100 employed |
|
Medium risk
eg light engineering
and assembly work, food processing,
warehousing |
Fewer than 20
20-100
More than 100 |
At least one appointed person
At least one first aider for every 50 employed (or part thereof)
One additional first aider for every 50 employed |
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Higher risk
eg most construction,
slaughterhouses,
chemical manufacture,
extensive work with
dangerous machinery or sharp instruments |
Fewer than 5
5-50
More than 50 |
At least one appointed person
At least one first aider
One additional first aider for every 50 employed |
Fires in the workplace (27/04/2010 @ 11:22:04)
What do you think is the biggest cause of fire in the workplace? Electrical? Smoking? Poor housekeeping? All of these are causes of fire but not the biggest. The biggest cause of fire in the workplace is..........ARSON! Did you know that many businesses never re-open following a fire in the workplace, so ask yourself a question "Are we prepared for a fire in the workplace"? If the answer is 'yes', well be sure to maintain the controls you have in place. If the answer is 'No' you may need to ensure that your employees are trained in what hazards may face them. You may also need to train a number of employees to become fire marshals. For more information simply get in touch. We are more than happy to discuss your requirement without obligation.
