How to Stay Compliant with First Aid Regulations in the Workplace
Meeting First Aid regulations isn’t optional — it’s essential.
Whether you’re a small business, a high-risk site, or managing remote teams, staying compliant with First Aid in the workplace can feel like a bit of a minefield. That’s where we come in.
Are you an employer? Ensuring your workplace meets all First Aid regulations starts with understanding your unique risks through a detailed first aid needs assessment. At Optimal First Aid, we deliver high-quality, practical first aid training in Devon tailored to your team’s specific environment whether that’s a busy office, a remote site, or a high-risk outdoor location. Our expert training, combined with personalised advice on equipment and compliance, helps you confidently manage first aid in the workplace and keep your staff safe.
Practical Support, Tailored Training, and Ongoing Guidance to Keep You Compliant
We don’t just deliver First Aid Courses, we help you meet your legal responsibilities with tailored risk assessments, kit advice, training reports, and long-term support that ensures you stay compliant with First Aid regulations, every step of the way. .
What Are First Aid Regulations?
The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to provide:
Appropriate First Aid Kits and equipment
Trained First Aiders or appointed persons
Information for employees about First Aid arrangements
But what’s appropriate depends entirely on your business — your risks, your people, and your work environment.
We help you understand what’s required for you, not just what’s written in a textbook.
How We Help You Stay Compliant
Tailored Risk-Based Training
We deliver First Aid Courses that reflect the real risks in your workplace — not just a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether you need First Aid at Work, First Response Emergency Care training, or sector-specific training e.g. Forestry First Aid + F, remote work, or security, we’ve got you covered.
Post-Course Compliance Report
After every course, we provide a detailed report including:
Observations on current First Aid Kits and medical kit condition
Review of your reporting process
Highlighted risks or compliance gaps
Recommendations to bring you in line with First Aid regulations
Advice on Equipment & Procedures
Not sure what’s meant to be in your First Aid box? We’ll tell you — and we can even supply it. We offer honest, experienced guidance on suitable First Aid Kits, locations, signage, and more.
Full Documentation Pack
Everything you need for audits, inspections, or internal records:
Attendance records
Course certificates
Kit inspection checklists (if completed)
Site risk observations and trainer notes
Training photos (if authorised)
Ongoing Support
Compliance isn’t a one-off. We’ll remind you when refresher training is due, check on kit expiry dates, and help you respond to changes in First Aid regulations or your operational risk.
If you’re not 100% sure you’re meeting current First Aid regulations, don’t leave it to chance.
Optimal First Aid can assess your setup, train your team, advise on equipment, and give you full peace of mind that you’re compliant — and ready for anything.
Call us today on 07762 082310
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