Introduction to Fire Safety Management

Assessing the level of provision
HSE provide guidance on how many appointed persons 
and/or fi rst aiders may be required in any specifi c circum-
stance. The details in Table 6.2 are suggestions only – 
they are not defi nitive nor are they a legal requirement. 
It is for employers to assess their own fi rst aid needs in 
the light of their particular circumstances.
It should be borne in mind that both appointed 
persons and fi rst aiders should be available at all times.
Liaising with emergency and rescue services
The assessment of the need for fi rst aid arrangements 
will identify if any special procedures may be required to 
deal with accidents or illnesses at work. In most cases 
the local National Health Trust emergency service will 
suffi ce. However, in some cases, for example in remote 
areas or where there is a likelihood of an unusual rescue, 
Figure 6.11
First aid box

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e.g. from a confi ned space, employers will need to con-
sider what additional provision may be required.
In any event the arrangements for calling the 
emergency services should be well known by all particu-
lar appointed persons.
Any information relating to the emergency procedures 
must be made available to any accident and emergency 
services to ensure that they can prepare their own 
response plans.
The employer is responsible for putting together an 
emergency response plan to include such issues as:
➤
Safety equipment and PPE
➤
First aid facilities
➤
Emergency procedures for employees
➤
Procedures for clearing up and safe disposal
➤
Regular safety drills
➤
Any needs of disabled persons.
6.7