First aid guidance published ahead of regulation changes

 A month ahead of changes to first aid regulations, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published guidance to help businesses put in place appropriate arrangements for the provision of first aid.
 
From 1 October 2013, the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 will be amended, to remove the requirement for HSE to approve first aid training and qualifications.

The changes are part of HSE's work to make it easier for businesses and other  users to understand how to comply with health and safety law, whilst maintaining  standards. They apply to businesses of all sizes and from all sectors.

L74 is aimed at all industries and takes account of the amendment to regulation 3(2), which removes the requirement for HSE to approve the training and  qualifications of appointed first-aid personnel, and incorporates some  additional amendments brought about by other previous legislative changes. Find
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