No 6 1.13 First Aid Facilities

What is the primary purpose of first aid facilities in the workplace?

• To provide a place for employees to rest

• To offer immediate medical assistance in case of injury or illness

• To store office supplies

• To serve as a meeting room

According to Health and Safety regulations, what is the minimum requirement for first aid kits in a workplace?

• One first aid kit per 50 employees

• One first aid kit per 25 employees

• One first aid kit per 10 employees

• One first aid kit per 100 employees

Which of the following items is NOT typically found in a standard workplace first aid kit?

• Adhesive plasters

• Sterile dressings

• Painkillers

• Safety pins

Who is responsible for ensuring that first aid facilities are available and maintained in the workplace?

• The employees

• The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

• The employer

• The local council

What is the recommended minimum distance between first aid facilities and work areas?

• 10 feet

• 50 feet

• 100 feet

• 200 feet

Which of the following is a legal requirement for first aiders in the workplace?

• They must be trained and certified

• They must be medical doctors

• They must be available 24/7

• They must be over 50 years old

How often should first aid kits be checked and restocked?

• Monthly

• Quarterly

• Annually

• Every two years

What should be done if a first aid kit is found to be incomplete or items are expired?

• Ignore it

• Report it to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

• Immediately restock and replace expired items

• Wait until the next scheduled check

Which of the following is NOT a type of first aid facility that might be found in a workplace?

• First aid room

• First aid kit

• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

• Vending machine

What is the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in relation to first aid in the workplace?

• To provide first aid training

• To enforce health and safety regulations

• To supply first aid kits

• To act as first responders