First Aid at Work Guidance Update  

HSE have recently amended their first aid at work guidance and the key changes are: 

1. The introduction of blended learning as an accepted method of first aid training delivery.

2. The addition of AED use to FAW and EFAW course content. 

3. Haemostatic dressings/tourniquets have been added as examples of additional training/equipment that might be  identified as appropriate in an employer’s needs assessment.  

4. Minor amends to clarify the removal of  HSE’s training approval status and the revision of links to other legislation that has changed over the last few years.

The following publications and web pages have been updated accordingly.   

• The Health and Safety at Work ( First Aid) Regulations guidance - L74:
• First Aid at Work – Your questions answered -INDG 214:
• Basic advice on first aid at work – Guidance – INDG 347: 
• Selecting a first aid training provider – a guide for employers -GEIS 3:     
• Basic advice on first aid at work – INDG 347:    
• Basic advice on first aid at work – Poster:
• Electric shock – First aid procedures – Poster:
• First aid FAQs:    
• First aid at work needs assessment case studies: