The following information shows the changes that affect you as an employer:

 

New categories of Risk:

Low Hazard – Shops, Offices, Libraries, etc.

Less than 50 staff   –  1 Appointed Person

50 – 100 staff –  1 First Aider (EFAW)

Over 100 staff  -  1 First Aider (FAW) for every 100

High Hazard – All other workplaces

Less than 5 staff –  1 Appointed Person

5 – 100 staff  –  1 First Aider (FAW or EFAW) for every 50

Over 100 staff  –  1 First Aider (FAW) for every 50

 

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) - 6 hours - valid 3 years

Year 1 - Basic Skills Update - 3 hours

Year 2 - Basic Skills Update - 3 hours

Year 3 - Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) - 6 hours - valid 3 years

First Aid at Work (FAW) - 18 hours - valid 3 years

Year 1 - Basic Skills Update - 3 hours

Year 2 - Basic Skills Update - 3 hours

Year 3 - First Aid at Work (FAW) - Requalification 12 hours - valid 3 years