Understanding the significance of first aid facilities and first aid procedures

Why is it important for workplaces in the UK to have first aid facilities?
To comply with legal requirements
To reduce the severity of injuries
To provide immediate assistance to injured persons
All of the above
Which UK regulation specifically addresses the provision of first aid in the workplace?
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
First Aid Act 1998
The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act
What is the minimum requirement for first aid provisions in a small, low-risk office according to UK regulations?
A trained first aider on-site at all times
A first aid box and an appointed person to take charge of first aid arrangements
A fully equipped first aid room
Monthly first aid training sessions for all employees
What is the main role of an appointed person in a workplace regarding first aid?
To provide first aid treatment
To take charge when someone is injured or falls ill
To ensure the first aid box is fully stocked
B and C
What should be included in a standard first aid box in the UK?
Painkillers and prescription medications
Sterile adhesive dressings, bandages, and safety pins
Surgical instruments
Antibiotics and antivirals
How often should first aid training be refreshed for workplace first aiders in the UK?
Every year
Every two years
Every three years
Every five years
In the UK, what is the recommended ratio of first aiders to employees in a medium-risk environment?
1 first aider for every 50 employees
1 first aider for every 25 employees
1 first aider for every 10 employees
1 first aider for every 100 employees
What is the purpose of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in first aid?
To treat severe bleeding
To treat burns
To restore a normal heart rhythm in cases of sudden cardiac arrest
To provide oxygen therapy
Which organisation in the UK provides guidance and accreditation for first aid training providers?
National Health Service (NHS)
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
British Red Cross
St John Ambulance
What is the first step to take to take when approaching a casualty who is unresponsive but breathing normally?
Begin chest compressions immediately
Check for severe bleeding
Place the casualty in the recovery position
Administer rescue breaths
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