First aid cabinets are a must for any business, as accidents can happen at any time in the workplace.  It is the law for employers to provide medical care to staff at work

First aid cabinets help to save lives, and stop minor injuries from becoming major ones.

What to consider when choosing first aid cabinets

Before installing new first aid cabinets, companies need to think about their first aid needs. Workplace hazards should be considered and first aid assessments should be carried out.

Minimum requirements

Stocked first aid cabinets is a must for any workplace. Employers need to put a member of staff in charge of first aid arrangements. This person should be fully trained in giving first aid.

All members of staff must be given details of the workplace’s first aid arrangements. This should include the location of first aid cabinets, which should always be placed where they are easy to find and accessible to all.

First aid kit and extras

First aid cabinets should not just contain a basic first aid kit.

Foil blankets and cutting shears may be among these, as well as cleaning wipes. As the contents of the first aid kit need to be checked and replenished on a regular basis, having extra items as backup is also recommended to make this process quick and simple.

Larger workplaces may require a designated first aid room, where treatment can be administered to an injured employee. A designated person ought to be put in charge of maintaining the first aid room, which should be kept solely for first aid if it is possible to do so.

Finally, a first aid room should have a notice on the door that provides details of the person responsible for first aid in the workplace.