First aid provision must be ‘adequate and appropriate in the circumstances’. This means that you must provide sufficient first aid equipment (first aid kit), facilities and personnel always.
HSE website
https://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/firstaid/assess-business-need.htm
First Aid and First Aid for Mental Health Needs Assessment
Every workplace is different. That’s why the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) requires businesses to carry out a First Aid and First Aid for Mental Health Needs Assessment. This ensures you have the right people, training, and equipment in place – keeping your staff safe and your organisation compliant.
Why a Needs Assessment Matters
- Complies with Health & Safety regulations.
- Ensures enough trained first aiders are available.
- Identifies workplace-specific risks (machinery, vehicles, lone working, stress, etc).
- Prevents overspending by recommending only what you actually need.
- Protects staff, visitors, and customers.
How we carry out the assessments
- Understand the workplace
- Identify Risks
- Review current cover
- Recommend provision
- Provide solutions
Strategic Edge Training Ltd makes first aid compliance simple. We ensure you have the right level of cover – no more, no less.
