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.