First aid can save lives and prevent minor injuries becoming major ones, and under health and safety legislation employers have to ensure that there are adequate and appropriate equipment and facilities for providing first aid in the workplace.

A good practice guide, Guidance on First Aid for Schools, has been written to provide advice for schools on drawing up first aid policies and ensuring that they are meeting their statutory duties. In particular it includes a checklist of issues which schools may find helpful when undertaking a risk assessment. 

Update
Accident Book (Paragraph 76) The Department of Social Security BI510 statutory accident book has been replaced. Copies may be used up to 31 December 2003 and must not be used after that date. A new edition of the Accident Book BI510 was issued in May 2003 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Copies are available from HSE Books (£4.75). To order call 01787 881165.