Draft guidance on first aid changes

Two pieces of guidance have been published on the HSE website at: www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid/proposed-changes-first-aidregulations.htm following a consultation on proposals to amend the First Aid Regulations (1981) and remove the requirement for HSE to approve first aid training providers. The changes are expected to take effect on 1 October 2013, subject to final approval by the HSE Board and Ministers.

HSE policy advisor Peter Brown said: "Removing the HSE approval process will give businesses greater flexibility to choose their own training providers and first aid training that is right for their work place, based on their needs assessment and their individual business needs.

"The draft guidance documents aim to provide practical support to help businesses assess and understand their first aid needs and find a provider best suited to them.”