First Aid Needs & Kit Size Calculator

Calculate your statutory minimum first aid personnel (FAW / EFAW), recommended holiday cover buffer, and British Standard BS 8599-1 kit quantities.

1. Workplace Hazard Category (HSE L74 Appendix 3)

2. Maximum Number of Workers on Site at Any One Time

3. Operating Shift Pattern

Do you have lone, remote, or mobile workers?Include drivers, field engineers, or mobile construction crews working away from the main base.

HSE L74 Assessment Output

REQUIRED FIRST AID PERSONNEL

1x FAW First Aider (Per Shift)

Recommended total trained: 2x 3-Day FAW (covers 1 shift + absence buffer).

BS 8599-1:2019 First Aid Kit Specification

Minimum Requirement:2x Large BS 8599-1 Kit

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How UK First Aid Requirements Are Calculated (HSE L74)

Under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 (Approved Code of Practice L74), employers must provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities, and personnel to ensure employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work.

Common First Aid Audit Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between EFAW and FAW?

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) is a 1-day qualification suited to lower-risk environments. First Aid at Work (FAW) is a comprehensive 3-day qualification required for higher-hazard manufacturing, construction, and larger sites.