First Aid at Work Procedure - Southern Health and Social Care Trust

health and safety legislation are applied and that the First Aid at Work ProceduralArrangements are observed and brought to the attention of management.4.2 DirectorsIt is the responsibility of Directors to:Disseminate these procedures within their area of responsibility; andEnsure the implementation of these procedures within their area of responsibilityby providing support and advice to their managers.4.3 ManagersManagers are responsible for ensuring that:There is adequate First Aid provision within their areas of responsibility.An assessment of the First Aid needs within their area of responsibility has beencarried out (refer to Appendix 3.0). This should be retained as evidence ofcompliance with the legislation.Liaison with other management colleagues takes place where more than onemanager has responsibility for a particular work area, and to ensure that a jointapproach is taken in the determination of First Aid provision.Suitably stocked and properly identified First-Aid containers are provided andmaintained.First Aid personnel appointed are given the necessary time off to attend theirinitial training and subsequent revalidation training.All staff are informed of the arrangements that have been made in connectionwith the provision of First Aid, including the location of First Aiders and First Aidboxes (refer to Appendix 5.0)Adverse Incidents are reported and managed in accordance with the TrustsIncident Policy and a record kept of any First Aid administered.First Aid needs are reviewed to ensure provision remains appropriate.4.4 Head of Health and SafetyThe Head of Health and Safety is responsible for providing advice and informationrelating to the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (NI) 1982 including anychanges in the Regulations or requirements placed on the employer.Page 2 of 12