Basic First Aid Principles

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
Y/505/2429
Credits:
1
Guided learning hours:
8 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

Aim

This unit provides a basic introduction to first aid in the workplace. It reinforces the importance of workers knowing how to respond if they are first on the scene and what actions they should take within their own limitations.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the legal requirements for provision of first aid in the workplace.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain the legal duties of employers for the provision of first aid in the workplace.

    1.1: Legal duties of employers, for example:

    • provide adequate and appropriate equipment
    • comply with Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 (updated 2015)
    • carry out a risk assessment to identify what first aid arrangements are required
    • must make appropriate first aid arrangements for the workplace to ensure all employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work
    • ensure first aid kits are fully stocked
    • there must be an appointed person to take charge of first aid arrangements
    • ensure there are trained first aiders
    • make sure all employees have details of first aid arrangements
  • 1.2

    Describe provisions made for first aid in a specific workplace including personnel, equipment, facilities and information.

2

Understand basic first aid procedures.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain procedures to be followed for different emergency first aid situations in given scenarios.

    2.1: Procedures, for example:

    • assess situation quickly and calmly
    • protect yourself
    • prevent cross-infection
    • comfort and reassure
    • give early treatment but know own limitations
    • get help
  • 2.2

    Outline record-keeping requirements for a specific workplace.

    2.2: Record-keeping, for example:

    • accident report book (legal requirement)
    • notifying parents or guardians promptly if a child becomes ill or has an accident while in care
  • 2.3

    Explain why it is important to keep records of incidents, accidents and treatments.

    2.3: Why it is important to keep records, for example:

    • avoid further injury or illness, for example, allergic reaction
    • record of incident if there are legal implications
    • provides historical evidence which may result in a risk assessment