Become a First Aider in the United Kingdom: The Essential Guide
Statistics Many people keep their fingers crossed and pray that accidents won't occur. But if the worst happens, a doctor or other medically trained person will be nearby to take charge and help. Sadly, accidents do happen, and the HSE have released the following 2018/19 statistics on injury and illnesses at work (and these are just the ones that were reported!): according to the Labour Force Survey, 581,000 working people sustained an injury at work, ; 69,208 severe injuries to employees were reported under RIDDOR; 28.2 million working days were lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury, and workplace accidents caused 137 fatalities. While First Aid at work courses aren't legally required in every workplace, the HSE strongly recommends that employers provide appropriate First Aid cover. Not only is it morally right to protect your employees, but there are potential legal implications if you don't have a First Aid provision and an accident occurs....