UK First Aid Needs Assessment Checklist

Comprehensive UK first aid needs assessment checklist.

  • Industry: All Industries
  • Frequency: Annual
  • Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
  • Role: Health & Safety Manager
  • Total Items: 24
  • Compliance: H&S (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, HSE L74, HSE INDG214

Workplace Hazards

Risk factors

  • Workplace hazards identified?
  • Risk level assessed (low/medium/high)?

Workforce

People factors

  • Number of employees documented?
  • Shift patterns considered?
  • Vulnerable workers considered?

First Aiders

Personnel

  • Adequate first aiders?
  • Training certificates current?
  • Cover for absences arranged?

Equipment

First aid supplies

  • First aid boxes adequate?
  • Contents regularly checked?
  • AED provision considered?

Infection Prevention & Control

Infection control per CDC/Joint Commission

  • Hand hygiene compliance observed?
  • Isolation precautions followed correctly?
  • Sharps containers not overfilled?
  • Appropriate PPE available and used?

Patient Safety Verification

Patient identification and safety protocols

  • Two-patient-identifier protocol followed?
  • Fall risk assessment completed?
  • Bed in low position with rails up?

Medication Safety

Medication administration and storage safety

  • Medications stored securely?
  • Controlled substance count accurate?
  • No expired medications in stock?

Emergency Preparedness & Equipment

Emergency equipment and crash cart readiness

  • Crash cart fully stocked and sealed?
  • AED tested and functional?
  • Oxygen supply adequate?

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Why Use This UK First Aid Needs Assessment Checklist?

This uk first aid needs assessment checklist helps all industries teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for health & safety manager professionals, this checklist covers 24 critical inspection points across 8 sections. Recommended frequency: annual.

Ensures compliance with H&S (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, HSE L74, HSE INDG214. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the UK First Aid Needs Assessment Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 24 inspection items across 8 sections: Workplace Hazards, Workforce, First Aiders, Equipment, Infection Prevention & Control, Patient Safety Verification, Medication Safety, Emergency Preparedness & Equipment. It is designed for all industries operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed annual. Each completion takes approximately 20-30 minutes.

Who should use this UK First Aid Needs Assessment Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Health & Safety Manager professionals in the all industries industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.

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