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First Aid at Work

Bring your workplace first aid right up to date with the right know-how, kit, and skills.

At Arco, as part of our commitment to health, safety, and environmental performance, we have a wealth of information designed to help you understand your first aid requirements in the workplace. This includes your responsibilities as an employer, the latest first aid statistics and a wide range of expert advice to help you keep your employees safe.

We're here to help you ensure you have the right first aid kit, training, and procedures to treat your employees at work.


UK workplace accident reporting

Statistics

With over 70,000 non-fatal workplace injuries in Great Britain every year, it is important for employers to be prepared for accidents that may occur. Learn about the latest statistics published by the HSE.

Health and Safety first aid accident or illness personnel record

Safety Regulations

Employers have a legal duty to ensure their employees receive immediate first aid if they suffer an injury or illness at work. Find out about the regulations that you need to know to stay compliant.

First aider applying bandages to a hand wrist injury

Our Range

Accidents or illness at work can happen at any time, so you need be prepared and have the right first aid kit and supplies available. Choose from our comprehensive range of first aid products.

First aid treatment being administered to worker with burn injury to arm

Advice and Support

Learn about the key considerations you need to review when assessing your workplace first aid needs, including the correct first aid kit requirements and the number of trained personnel required.

Worker applying Defibrillator and resuscitation to collapsed worker

Defibrillators

Find out about the importance of first aid Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the workplace - a portable life saving device - should someone suddenly suffer from a Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

First aid room consisting of couch, bin, signs, storage wall cabinet and instrument trolley

First Aid Room

If an assessment finds that a room is a necessary part of first aid provision, a suitable room should be made available for first aid purposes. Find out what you need to include in your first aid room.

First aider applying a dressing to a worker with a hand injury

Training

Arco Professional Safety Services provides a full programme of workplace first aid courses suitable for all sizes and types of businesses. Experienced trainers, easy to book and great customer service.

First aid products

Shop Products

Shop our comprehensive range of first aid products. Whatever you need, whenever you need it, we have it - and you can be confident it’s the right choice for your business.


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