Becoming an Emergency First Aider: Why Basic First Aid Knowledge is Essential
Basic first aid knowledge can mean the difference between life and death. And that’s no exaggeration, with reports finding that some 150,000 people die in the UK every year from incidents that could have been treated with first aid. The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 stipulate that employers must provide appropriate first-aid equipment and personnel to protect employees. However, simply meeting the minimum standards isn’t enough for businesses aiming to create safe workplaces. This article explores the rules and…