{"product_id":"first-aid-needs-assessment-tool","title":"First Aid Needs Assessment Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow many first aiders does your workplace actually need — and at what level? The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require every employer to make ‘adequate and appropriate’ provision, but they don’t give you a number. You’re left to work it out. This tool does that work for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer a few plain questions about your workplace — how many people are on site, the risk level, shift patterns, lone workers, whether you care for under-5s — and it applies the HSE framework to produce a clear, defensible recommendation: how many first aiders you need, whether they should hold \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/emergency-first-aid-at-work\"\u003eEmergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/first-aid-at-work\"\u003eFirst Aid at Work (FAW)\u003c\/a\u003e, and what else to consider. Then it gives you a printable record to file as evidence that the assessment was done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a self-contained file that runs in any web browser. Nothing to install, no account, no subscription, no internet connection needed once downloaded. Yours to keep and re-run whenever your staffing, sites or activities change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculates your minimum first-aider numbers using the HSE risk-and-headcount framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTells you whether EFAW or FAW training is the right level for your result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlags the factors that should push your provision higher — shifts, multiple sites, lone workers, public access, vulnerable staff, accident history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles the ‘what if your first aider is off sick?’ continuity gap that catches most small employers out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifies a separate \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paediatric-first-aid\"\u003epaediatric first aid\u003c\/a\u003e duty for early-years settings caring for under-5s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommends \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/defibrillator-aed-courses\"\u003edefibrillator (AED) training\u003c\/a\u003e where it adds value, and flags \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mental-health-first-aider\"\u003emental health first aid\u003c\/a\u003e as good practice to consider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReminds you when certificates need renewing, with the right re-qualification or refresher course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces a dated, printable assessment record with a built-in 12-month review date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoints you to the right training once you know what you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffice managers, site managers, HR leads, small-business owners, facilities and compliance staff — anyone who has to answer ‘are we covered for first aid?’ and wants a straight answer plus a record to prove it, rather than wading through guidance leaflets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow you get it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant digital download after purchase. A single HTML file — open it in any browser on a PC, Mac, tablet or phone. No software, no sign-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eIs this a substitute for a professional first aid needs assessment?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eIt’s a structured aid that applies the HSE framework to your answers and gives you a defensible starting point and a printable record. The final decision on what’s ‘adequate and appropriate’ rests with you as the employer. For complex, high-hazard or multi-site workplaces, we’d recommend having your completed assessment reviewed by a competent health and safety professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eIs it based on official guidance?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eYes. The logic follows Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, including the risk-level and headcount thresholds and the EFAW\/FAW training distinction. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with the HSE or any other body — it’s an independent tool built on published guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eDo I need to install anything or be online to use it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eNo. It’s a single self-contained file that runs in any modern web browser. Once downloaded it works completely offline, with no software, account or subscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eCan I re-use it for more than one site?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eYes. Run it as many times as you like, for as many sites or areas as you need. HSE guidance recommends assessing distinct areas separately — for example an office and an attached workshop — and the tool is built to be re-run for each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhich first aid courses does it cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003eWorkplace first aider numbers (\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/emergency-first-aid-at-work\"\u003eEFAW\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/first-aid-at-work\"\u003eFAW\u003c\/a\u003e) are the core of the assessment. Alongside that, the tool surfaces the wider range as it becomes relevant: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/defibrillator-aed-courses\"\u003edefibrillator (AED) training\u003c\/a\u003e where it adds value, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paediatric-first-aid\"\u003epaediatric first aid\u003c\/a\u003e for early-years settings caring for under-5s, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mental-health-first-aider\"\u003emental health first aid\u003c\/a\u003e as good practice to consider. It also reminds you about keeping certificates valid, pointing to the right \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/first-aid-at-work-re-qualification\"\u003erequalification (FAWR)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/emergency-first-aid-at-work-refresher\"\u003erefresher (EFAWR)\u003c\/a\u003e course, and links through to each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #5c6a77; margin-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid #D4DAE0; padding-top: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an assessment aid, not legal advice and not a guarantee of compliance. It helps you carry out and document your own assessment; it does not replace a suitable and sufficient risk assessment or professional advice. Outputs are indicative only and should be checked by a competent person. These tools are the property of drewmitchell.co.uk and are licensed for your own use; they may not be resold or redistributed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Envico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57541553553752,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/first-aid-needs-assessment-tool.png?v=1782011927","url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/products\/first-aid-needs-assessment-tool","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}