Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations - Managers of Care Settings

Understanding the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 - Managers and Health and Safety Managers of Care Settings

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32 files in total - Presentation (in sections), End of Session Assessment, 10 Handouts, 10 Learning Activities, 10 Trainer Aides for Activities (with answers).

Aims and Objectives:

Understand the requirements of the First Aid Regulations 1981

Define roles and responsibilities of employers and managers

Apply best practice in care environments

Ensure compliance and preparedness

Presentation (130 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Section - Legal Overview
Legal Overview
Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981
Key Objectives of the Regulations
Employer Responsibilities
Types of First-Aid Personnel
Training Requirements
First-Aid Equipment
Risk Assessment and Specific Considerations
Compliance and Enforcement
Summary of Key Points
Section - Duty of Care and Legal Responsibility
Duty of Care and Legal Responsibility
Duty of Care
Legal Basis
Key Legal Responsibilities of Employers
Employer Liability and Legal Consequences
Legal Responsibility of Employees
Breach of Duty of Care
The Importance of Duty of Care
Section - First Aid and Duties under the Regulations
Definition of First Aid Under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981
Provide Adequate and Appropriate First-Aid Equipment
Provide Adequate and Appropriate First-Aid Facilities
Provide Adequate and Appropriate First-Aid Personnel
Ensure Staff Awareness and Access to First-Aid Arrangements
Risk Assessment for First-Aid Needs
Conclusion
Section - First Aid Needs Assessment
First Aid Needs Assessment in Care Settings
What is a Needs Assessment?
Factors to Consider in Care Settings
Number of Staff, Service Users and Visitors
Nature of Care Activities (Manual Handling, Medication Administration, etc.)
History of Incidents and Risk Levels
Remote or Lone Working
Summary of Factors to Consider in Care Settings
Section - Types of First Aid Personnel
Types of First Aid Personnel in Care Settings
First Aider (with Full FAW or EFAW Training)
Application in Care Settings
Appointed Person (Non-First-Aid Role, Administrative)
Paediatric First Aid (Relevant in Child Care Settings)
Specific Roles in Elderly or Vulnerable Adult Care
Summary of First Aid Personnel Types
Section - Training and Certification
HSE Requirements for First Aid Training
EFAW vs FAW –What’s the Difference?
Care Settings
Specialist First Aid Training for Care Environments
Refresher Training
Record Keeping
Key Takeaways for Managers
Section - First Aid Equipment and Facilities
Required Contents of a First Aid Kit (HSE Guidance)
Additional Items for Care Settings
Placement and Signage for First Aid Kits
First Aid Rooms – When Are They Needed?
Cleaning and Restocking Responsibilities
Key Reminders for Managers
Section - Communicating First Aid Arrangements
Informing Staff of Procedures and Locations
Good Practice
Induction and Ongoing Awareness
Signage and Notices
Emergency Contact Systems
Key Tips for Managers
Section - Special Considerations in Care Settings
Managing Vulnerable Service Users
Medication-Related Incidents
Infection Control and Hygiene in First Aid
Mental Health First Aid – When Relevant
Key Reminders for Managers
Section - Record Keeping and Reporting
The Accident Book
RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013)
Confidentiality and Data Protection
Using Records to Improve Safety Practices
Key Tips for Managers
Section - Common Pitfalls and Compliance Issues
Inadequate First Aid Needs Assessments
Out-of-Date Equipment or Training
No Appointed Person
Poor Communication with Staff
Quick Win Checklist for Managers
Section - Summary and Key Takeaways
Legal Duty and Moral Responsibility
Tailor Arrangements to Your Care Setting
Keep Training and Assessments Current
First Aid Saves Lives – Be Prepared
Resources and Further Reading

Word Documents

End of Session Assessment (Multiple Choice)
10 x Handouts
10 x Learning Activities
10 x Trainer Aides

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