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F R E I G H T T R A N S P O R T L T D ( F T L ) D R I V E R T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 2

7 First Aid, Accident and Near Miss Reporting.

7.1 First Aid
Employer’s duties in relation to the provision of First Aid facilities are contained in the Health
& Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

They define First Aid as meaning:

✓ Treatment for the purpose of preserving life and minimising the consequences of
injury and illness until help from a medical practitioner or nurse arrives; and

✓ Treatment of minor injuries, which would not otherwise receive treatment, or which
do not need treatment by a medical practitioner or nurse.

FTL Ltd maintain a number of employees suitably trained and equipped to assist with on-site
emergencies. Only these appointed persons are permitted to carry out First Aid as per their
training. No other employee should administer First Aid to another member of staff or the
general public.

First Aiders are displayed in the drivers lobby, office and welfare area

The duties of a First Aid Appointed Person are:

✓ Take charge of the situation (e.g. to call an ambulance) if there is a serious injury or
illness

✓ To be responsible for the First Aid equipment (e.g. ensure First Aid kits are kept
stocked, ensuring the Book is filled out correctly)

FTL Ltd have fully stocked First Aid Kits and Eye Wash stations.

You must notify your supervisor / manager if:

Stocks need replenishing.

First Aid kit missing.

Eye Wash needs replenishing.

Remember if you use an item from any first aid kit you must complete the accident book.

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