Does a small business need a first aid kit?

Yes. The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 apply to all employers regardless of size, including businesses with fewer than five employees and the self-employed. At minimum, a suitably stocked first aid kit and an appointed person are required.

Other FAQs

Do I need formal training before I can use an AED?

Can someone choke silently?

When do burns need 999 rather than a trip to urgent care by car?

How should we record suspected shock in our incident forms?

Is it true you should not give drinks in heatstroke?

Can staff help a child use their adrenaline auto-injector?

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