The Your First Aider sign displays the name and location of appointed first aiders, informing employees and visitors who to contact during emergencies. The writable panel enables updating when first aider appointments change. Position in reception areas, break rooms, and corridor notice boards.
Compliance Summary: HSE guidance recommends that employers inform all employees of first aid arrangements, including who the appointed first aiders are and where they can be found. This sign fulfils that communication requirement.
Is displaying first aider names a legal requirement?
Employers must inform employees of first aid arrangements. While the specific format is not mandated, displaying a sign is the most effective way to communicate first aider identity and location to all staff and visitors, particularly in larger workplaces.
What information should I include on the sign?
Include the first aider's name, their usual work location, and a contact number or extension. Update the sign whenever first aider appointments change due to staff turnover, shift changes, or certificate expiry.