If a first aider is deemed unnecessary based on an employer's assessment, what is the minimum requirement for first aid at the workplace?

The minimum requirement for first aid at the workplace, when a first aider is deemed unnecessary based on an employer's assessment, is to have an appointed person identified. This appointed person serves as the designated individual responsible for first aid arrangements in the workplace. Their role may include ensuring that the first aid kit is stocked and accessible, as well as being the point of contact for first aid-related matters.

This does not mean that all employees must be trained as first aiders, or that the presence of a first aid kit alone suffices. Training all employees would be an ideal situation, but it is not a minimum requirement in every workplace setting, particularly if the risk assessment indicates that it is not necessary. Similarly, while having a first aid kit is important, it must be complemented by someone who can effectively manage first aid emergencies if they arise. Regular contact with emergency services may be part of a larger safety protocol but is not a fundamental requirement for first aid provision in the workplace. Therefore, appointing a responsible person is key to ensuring that adequate first aid measures are in place, even when a trained first aider is not deemed necessary.