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