Risk Assessment: First Aid Provision¶
Document Reference: RA_HO_16
Issue Date: 04/07/2025
Review Date: 04/07/2026
Assessed By: HSQE Consultant
Approved By: Aaron Mason
Task/Activity¶
Provision and maintenance of first aid arrangements
Location¶
All work locations including remote sites
Persons at Risk¶
- All staff
- Visitors
- Contractors
- Members of public
Hazards and Controls¶
| Hazard | Existing Controls | S | L | R | Additional Controls | S | L | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inadequate first aid coverage | Trained first aiders, first aid kits | 3 | 2 | 🟡 6 | Additional first aiders, enhanced kits | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| Expired/depleted supplies | Monthly checks, restocking procedure | 2 | 2 | 🟢 4 | Automated inventory, expiry tracking | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| Delayed emergency response | Emergency procedures, contact lists | 3 | 2 | 🟡 6 | Location what3words, trauma training | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| Cross-contamination | PPE in first aid kits, hygiene protocols | 2 | 2 | 🟢 4 | Enhanced PPE, sanitization procedures | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| Lack of specialist equipment | Basic first aid kits, assessment | 3 | 2 | 🟡 6 | AED provision, specialist kits | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| First aider competency | Initial training, certificates | 2 | 2 | 🟢 4 | Regular refreshers, scenario training | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| Remote location issues | Mobile first aid kits, communication | 3 | 2 | 🟡 6 | Satellite phones, enhanced kits | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| Psychological first aid | Basic awareness, EAP service | 3 | 2 | 🟡 6 | Mental health first aiders, training | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
PPE Requirements¶
- Disposable gloves
- Face shields/masks
- Aprons
- Eye protection
- Resuscitation aids
Training Requirements¶
- First Aid at Work
- Emergency First Aid
- Mental health first aid
- Defibrillator use
- Specific medical conditions
Emergency Procedures¶
- First aid response protocol
- Emergency services call procedure
- Casualty handover
- Post-incident support
- Record keeping
- Restock procedures
Monitoring¶
- First aider competency
- Kit inspection records
- Training compliance
- Near miss analysis
Risk Assessment Summary¶
Risk Scoring Matrix¶
- Severity (S): 1=Negligible, 2=Minor, 3=Serious, 4=Catastrophic
- Likelihood (L): 1=Remote, 2=Unlikely, 3=Likely, 4=Almost Certain
- Risk Rating: 🟢 Low (1-5), 🟡 Medium (6-11), 🔴 High (12-16)
Document Control¶
- All risk assessments reviewed annually
- Update following incidents or changes
- Approved by senior management
- Communicated to all relevant parties
Related Documents¶
- APP_07 Hazard Identification Log
- MAN01_INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS) MANUAL
- APP_12 Training Matrix
These Risk Assessments form part of A M Water Services Limited's Integrated Management System and should be read in conjunction with the IMS Manual (MAN_01) and relevant Standard Operating Procedures.