Employers have an obligation under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and Approved Code of Practice (ACOP L74, Second Edition) to make adequate and appropriate first aid provision for their workforce.
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It is recommended that someone is able to undertake first aid duties at all times when people are at work. The EFAW qualification is now a also a requirement for anyone who is completing the Door Supervisor or Security Officer training course.