Health and safety - Accident management and first aid
Help reduce accidents and implement sound first aid principles
Models (21)
Risk Assessments (1)
Accident - witness statementIn the event of an accident, a first-hand account of what happened can be invaluable. To obtain the information you need, take a witness statement. An accurate accountIn the event of an accident, having all the facts to ha... Read more
UPDATED27 Sep 2024
Flow chart - first aid personnel needsYour first aid needs will vary depending on the size and nature of your business. To help you identify them, we've created an easy-to-use flow chart to assist you.Identifying personnel needsOnce you've assessed you... Read more
23 Feb 2024
Appointed person roleWhen assessing the need for first aid personnel you might decide that one or more staff should take charge during an emergency, but that first aid training isn't necessary. Use our document to explain what's required.First response... Read more
04 Jan 2024
Accident claim - management checklistSince the introduction of "no win, no fee" legislation, many employers have experienced an increase in claims against them. To play it safe, use our checklist to ensure that you have the right information to hand.Ma... Read more
03 Nov 2023
First aid room checklistIf you have a first aid room, use our checklist to help you ensure that it's correctly stocked. That way, you can avoid wasting money on equipment that you don't need.First aid room checklistFirst aid rooms should be provided wh... Read more
07 Nov 2022
First aid kit contents checklistIf a ready-stocked first aid kit doesn't meet your organisation's particular needs, you can make up your own. If you need some help, just run through our contents checklist in order to ensure that you leave nothing out.C... Read more
07 Nov 2022
Near-miss form Near misses can have a detrimental effect on your business in terms of property damage and loss of productivity. Therefore, record details of any that occur on a dedicated form.Dealing with near missesA near miss is the term used to de... Read more
02 Sep 2022
Quick guide to RIDDOR 2013If there's an accident or a case of work-related illness in your business, you'll need to promptly check if it's reportable to the HSE. Use our quick reference guide to do this.Report itThe types of incident which are reportabl... Read more
23 Dec 2020
Rules for first aiders/appointed personsAs with any aspect of the employment relationship, it's important that you make it clear to those with first aid duties, just what you expect of them. With this in mind, issue some simple rules so they know what ... Read more
23 Dec 2020
Accident report formDepending on the needs of your business, you may find that the standard accident book doesn't fully meet your needs. If so, take a look at our form as it contains all the key information in one place.Reporting accidentsDepending on... Read more
03 Dec 2020
