Practical first aid advice, workplace safety legislation, and training guidance for businesses and organisations across London and the surrounding areas.
9 October 2026 · 6 min read
The minimum first aid every UK construction site needs, how many first aiders HSE suggests by headcount, shared sites and contractors, remote sites, kits and extra training.
Read more →9 October 2026 · 9 min read
Twenty questions on UK workplace first aid law, with the answer and the rule behind each one: the First Aid Regulations 1981, HSE guidance, RIDDOR and the accident book.
Read more →9 October 2026 · 5 min read
Which UK employers must keep an accident book, what to record, how long to keep entries, how it differs from RIDDOR reporting, and how to handle near misses and personal data.
Read more →29 September 2026 · 5 min read
What the EYFS framework (from September 2026) requires for paediatric first aid: who needs a full certificate, the mealtime and outings rules, the 3-month rule for new staff, renewals and what Ofsted checks.
Read more →28 September 2026 · 3 min read
What a UK workplace first aid policy should contain, section by section: responsibilities, first aiders, kits, incident procedure, recording and RIDDOR, training and review.
Read more →28 September 2026 · 3 min read
What the three-day First Aid at Work course covers, how it is assessed, how it differs from the one-day emergency course, and which workplaces need it. A plain guide for employers.
Read more →28 September 2026 · 3 min read
What Emergency First Aid at Work covers, how long it takes, how it is assessed, what to wear and how it differs from First Aid at Work: a plain guide for employers and delegates.
Read more →28 September 2026 · 5 min read
What RIDDOR is, which workplace injuries, diseases and incidents you must report to HSE, the deadlines, how to report, and worked examples of report or record only.
Read more →28 September 2026 · 3 min read
On-site vs public first aid training compared: cost for groups, staff time, scheduling and relevance. When in-house training wins, when a public course is better, with the maths.
Read more →28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Is mental health first aid a legal requirement for UK employers? What the law actually requires, what HSE recommends, and why mental health training does not replace physical first aid.
Read more →28 September 2026 · 3 min read
Seven checks before booking workplace first aid training in London: accreditation, the right course level, group pricing, the total price, on-site delivery, reviews and paperwork.
Read more →28 September 2026 · 3 min read
Emergency First Aid at Work takes one day, First Aid at Work three, requalification two and an annual refresher half a day, plus how long certificates last.
Read more →28 September 2026 · 4 min read
What the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 actually require of UK employers, what they do not say, how HSE guidance fits in, and five common myths corrected.
Read more →28 September 2026 · 3 min read
When a UK workplace needs a first aid room, what HSE guidance says it should contain, signage, location and what to do instead if your assessment says you do not need one.
Read more →28 September 2026 · 3 min read
What UK law requires of small businesses for first aid: kits, appointed persons, when you need a trained first aider, and how to cover a small team affordably.
Read more →28 September 2026 · 4 min read
A step-by-step first aid needs assessment for UK employers, with a worked office example: hazards, headcount, shifts, absences and what to record.
Read more →28 September 2026 · 3 min read
How UK employers should cover first aid for lone workers, drivers, engineers and staff working away from base: needs assessment, kits, training and check-in procedures.
Read more →28 September 2026 · 2 min read
Hybrid working can leave an office with no trained first aider on site. How to plan cover around attendance patterns, how many to train, and what to do for home workers.
Read more →15 September 2026 · 3 min read
The adult choking sequence UK first aiders are taught: encourage coughing, five back blows, five abdominal thrusts, and when to call 999. Written for workplaces.
Read more →15 September 2026 · 3 min read
What a UK workplace first aid kit should contain under BS 8599-1: contents by kit size, what the HSE actually requires, what to leave out, and how often to check it.
Read more →15 September 2026 · 3 min read
What an AED (defibrillator) is, whether UK workplaces legally need one, what HSE and Resuscitation Council UK guidance says, and how staff training fits in.
Read more →28 June 2026 · 2 min read
What on-site first aid training costs in London in 2026: how on-site pricing works for groups of up to 12, what is included, and how to get a fixed quote within 24 hours.
Read more →28 June 2026 · 2 min read
How long a first aid certificate lasts, when to renew, how Emergency First Aid at Work and First Aid at Work requalification works, and why the HSE recommends an annual refresher.
Read more →28 May 2026 · 3 min read
From legal compliance to staff confidence and lower risk, here is why accredited first aid training is a smart move for London businesses in 2026, and how to arrange it on-site.
Read more →28 May 2026 · 2 min read
What UK law actually requires for workplace first aid, what employers must provide, and how London businesses can stay compliant with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Read more →27 May 2026 · 3 min read
What the law requires for first aid in schools and nurseries, how many first aiders you need, and how London schools can arrange on-site workplace and paediatric first aid training.
Read more →26 May 2026 · 3 min read
How London employers can organise on-site workplace first aid training with minimal disruption to the working day. A practical guide for HR and office managers.
Read more →24 May 2026 · 3 min read
A practical guide to working out how many first aiders your UK workplace needs under HSE guidance, with simple examples for low and higher-risk London businesses.
Read more →20 May 2026 · 2 min read
A clear, practical comparison of Emergency First Aid at Work and First Aid at Work for London employers, so you choose the right course first time.
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