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A small site has an appointed person for first aid, but no trained first-aider.

What does the appointed person do?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Decides whether accidents get reported to HSE
  2. B. Checks everyone's first-aid certificates at the gate
  3. C. Runs first aid and calls for help
  4. D. Gives full first-aid treatment to anyone who is hurt
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Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. RIDDOR reporting is the duty of the responsible person, such as the employer or principal contractor.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. That is not the appointed person's role. They look after the first-aid arrangements.
  • C. Right: Right. An appointed person takes charge of first-aid arrangements, looks after the equipment and calls the emergency services when needed. They don't need first-aid training.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. An appointed person may have no first-aid training. Treatment should be given by a trained first-aider or paramedics.

Explanation

An appointed person looks after first-aid arrangements and equipment and calls the emergency services. A first-aider has been trained to give first aid.

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