Introduction

Why we control first aid

In the event of injury or sudden illness, first aid can make all the difference to a person's recovery, and could even save their life. It is important that anyone who is injured or taken ill at the University receives immediate attention from a trained first aider.

The University is legally required to provide adequate equipment, facilities and personnel for employees to get first aid if they are injured or ill at work. The University also applies this to visitors and students as best practice, but it is not a legal requirement

The legislation

The Health and Safety [First Aid] Regulations 1981 indicate that First Aid provision should be available at all the times employees are at work.

The legal responsibility for policy and its implementation rests with the council and Vice Chancellor of the University.