TSZ First Aid Needs Assessment

• Organisation

• Location
  Address

• Point of contact for location (Name, Telephone, Email

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Signed by

  Sign

• Additional Notes

Review Number

• Due Date

  Date

• Date Conducted

  Date

• Conducted by

HAZARDS: Use general risk assessments to inform the First Aid requirements, consider types of activities/hazards and the levels of first-aid provision required

• Does the workplace have low level hazards e.g. those found in an office?

  YES

  NO

• Minimum provisions:
  An Appointed Person
  A First Aid box
  
  

• Does the workplace have high level hazards e.g. those found in a lab or mechanical workshops? Consider hazards such as toxic substances, explosives, pathogens, high voltages, manual handling, machinery, fieldwork in remote areas.

  YES

  NO

• Consider providing:
  First Aiders
  Additional specialist First Aid training
  A First Aid box
  Additional First Aid equipment
  A First Aid room
  

• Additional factors to consider:

STAFF: Consider the number of staff and those staff that may be higher at risk

• How many people work in the department?

• Are there staff on site that may be at higher risk? Consider inexperienced workers, those with existing health problems, young persons, new and expectant mothers, disability etc.

  YES

  NO

• Consider providing:
  Additional specialist First Aid training
  Additional First Aid equipment
  

• Additional factors to consider:

ACCIDENT HISTORY/RECORDS:

• What types of accidents and injuries have previously occurred?

• Ensure that First Aid provisions will cover the type of injuries that have occurred in the past in addition to those that are foreseeable.
  
  

• Additional factors to consider:

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS:

• Do staff/post-graduates work alone?

  YES

  NO

• Ensure access to First Aid kit
  Ensure communications lines are accessible e.g. mobile phone
  

• Do any staff/post-graduates work shift or out of hours?

  YES

  NO

• Ensure there is sufficient First Aid cover

• Does the department occupy more than one building or operate on multiple floors?

  YES

  NO

• Consider First Aid provisions in each building/floor

• Are there times when the First Aider might be on holiday/absent?

  YES

  NO

• Ensure sufficient First Aid provisions during holiday periods/unexpected staff absences

• Do any staff/post-graduates travel i.e. drive as part of work commitments?

  YES

  NO

• Ensure mobile First Aid kits are provided
  Consider providing additional specialist First Aid
  

• Do any staff/post-graduates conduct work off campus, e.g. fieldwork, where specialist First Aid may be required?

  YES

  NO

• Consider providing:
  Specialist First Aid kits
  Additional specialist First Aid training
  

• Additional factors to consider:

NON-EMPLOYEES:

• Do members of the public, visitors, contractors, students, school children visit your Faculty/ Directorate/School/department?

  YES

  NO

• It is strongly advised that First Aid provisions are made for non-employees that are on site

EMERGENCY SERVICES:

• What is the proximity to closest hospital?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional factors to consider:

• Have incidents associated with mental health previously occurred?

  YES

  NO

• Consider:
  Appointing a Mental Health First Aider
  

• Is there a degree of sick leave/absenteeism that is associated with mental health issues?

  YES

  NO

• Consider:<br>Appointing a Mental Health First Aider<br>

  YES

  NO

• Additional factors to consider:

• *The HSE strongly advise that arrangements for First Aid provisions also take into account non-employees that may be on site. Please see the link below to the Health & Safety Executive guidance criteria for further information.
  
  https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/geis3.htm
  

  

FIRST AID PERSONNEL:

• Is a FA appointed person required?

  YES

  NO

• Number required

• Is an EFAW required?

  YES

  NO

• Number required

• Is an FAW required?

  YES

  NO

• Number required

• Is a first aider with additional training (please specify) required?

  YES

  NO

• Number required

FIRST AID EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES:

• Is a damp and dust proof First Aid container required?

  YES

  NO

• What is the required contents of the First Aid Box?

• Provide a picture of first aid box?

  Media

• Is there any additional equipment required?

• Is there a travelling first aid kit available?

  YES

  NO

• Is there a first aid room? Detail location, type of room, sole use or can the room be vacated easily and quickly

  YES

  NO

• Is there a shower available?

  YES

  NO

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID PERSONNEL

• Is a mental health first aider required?

  YES

  NO