FIRST AID AT WORK

Is your Workplace Prepared?

Did you know that an estimated 621,000 workers in Britain sustained an injury at work in 2015/16? The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training. However, having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff!

The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) was first developed by the Royal Life Saving Society UK in 1990 to address the future role of the lifeguard and the needs of swimming pool operators. As the pool industry continues to change, and the legal obligations for operators have continued to increase, RLSS UK and RLSS UK Qualifications have endeavoured to respond to change through the ongoing development of this qualification. It has been reviewed and updated, with the most recent update being Generation 10 in July 2023.