LRD guides and handbook October 2024

Health and Safety Law 2024

The HSE advises: “Generally, the larger the workforce, the greater the first-aid provision that is required. However, employee numbers should not be the sole basis for determining first-aid needs. A greater level of provision may be required when fewer people are at work but are undertaking more high-risk tasks such as maintenance work. Employers should provide sufficient cover for the various circumstances that can occur.”