Sorry ... I forgot to forward this to the group also ...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stuart Cooper" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 6:13 PM
Subject: Re: Appointed Person
> Dear Sam,
>
> As far as I am aware appointed persons are not required to have any
specific
> training dictated by the First Aid at Work Regs.
>
> As you may know their main responsibilities are:
>
> 1. To take charge when someone is injured or falls ill, including
calling
> an ambulance if required.
>
> 2. To look after the first-aid equipment e.g. restocking it
>
> There is a requirement though to always have an appointed person on site.
> This usually means having someone who is always there e.g. receptionist
plus
> an extra person who can cover when they are away.
>
> If all of your branch staff do work away from the office sometimes then I
> would make them all appointed persons, since they are such few in number,
> with perhaps one person having lead responsibility for checking and
ordering
> supplies.
>
> As for training, perhaps just something in-house e.g. what should be in
the
> first aid box, how to order supplies, details to give to the emergency
> services when calling an ambulance etc.
>
> Regarding your comment about training one of them as a first aider,
although
> this is would be good practice there is no legislatory requirement. If
the
> environment is only low risk e.g. shop/office/library, with fewer than 50
> employees then only an appointed person is required.
>
> I hope that this helps.
>
> With my very best wishes,
>
> Stu.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sam Davies" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 4:03 PM
> Subject: Appointed Person
>
>
> > Is there any guidance on training for 'Appointed Persons' as per First
Aid
> > at Work Regs?
> > I have a number of small low risk offices (with 3-5 employees), and
> > although I am trying to get at least one person from each to train as a
> > first aider, I am aware that in the meantime due to sickness and
holidays
> > that some brances have no provision.
> > Do I have to send them on a course? or can I advise them of their
> > responsibilities?
> > Many Thanks
> > Samantha Davies
> > Occupational Health Adviser
>
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