First aid

Every workplace must have adequately trained first aid staff and relevant first aid equipment, with the level of provision based on a needs assessment.

Construction sites require at least one first aider trained in EFAW for fewer than five workers, and for larger sites, one first aider trained in FAW per 50 employees. Contractors’ first aiders can be used if they are adequately trained. Provisions must be made for covering absences, both planned and unplanned.

When assessing first aid needs, factors such as the number of workers, the nature of the work, the presence of non-English-speaking workers, and accident trends must be considered.

First aid kits must be well-stocked and maintained, and all employees informed of the location of first aid resources.
Each Lovell workplace must have at least one defibrillator, with regular checks to ensure functionality.

Notices identifying first aiders and equipment locations must be displayed, and all injuries must be documented on Project Plus, with reportable injuries managed according to the Incident Reporting and Investigation policy.

First aiders must hold current, recognised first aid certificates, and undergo regular refresher training. Certificates from outside mainland Britain are not accepted by Lovell.

Trained Mental Health First Aiders are to be made known to provide support, with all mental health discussions treated confidentially. Employees have access to mental health resources, including counselling services and the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).