dieseldave:
For ADR (dangerous goods by road) work, there’s nothing written in the ADR books about a first aid kit.
(I’d normally provide an ADR reference at this point, but I can’t provide a reference for a requirement that doesn’t exist. )
C’mon, you’re not trying hard enough
Guess my head was in “trainer mode” rather than “DGSA mode”.
For the benefit of drivers thinking of doing the ADR driver training course, FA is an integral part of the Core module, so you’ll still be taught as if the FA kit is a standard part of your PPE kitbag.
The only transport company that provided a first aid kit that I’ve worked for was Hacklings, they also issue you with your own ADR kit as part of the ADR course.
I have still got both…
XPO have said there is no legal requirement to supply a first aid kit, even though we’re dealing with hazardous substances and the other two trucks have first aid kits. They only supply eyewash which is part of the ADR kit anyway.
XPO, is the only company that has supplied a calcium cream, we were told of an injection to be carried when doing Hacklings ADR course, but, as they never transported it we were never issued with any.
I take my own which is the Hacklings one with extra stuff I needed such as germaline, paracetamol and fabric plasters as I’m allergic to the other sort and a spare ventolin inhaler for my asthma!!
Requires " require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. These Regulations apply to all workplaces including those with less than five employees and to the self-employed."
Requires " require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. These Regulations apply to all workplaces including those with less than five employees and to the self-employed."
Then there’s the next bit that you didn’t quote from the very link you kindly provided…
The HSE:
What is ‘adequate and appropriate’ will depend on the circumstances in the workplace. This includes whether trained first-aiders are needed, what should be included in a first-aid box and if a first-aid room is required. Employers should carry out an assessment of first-aid needs to determine what to provide.
The HSE answers the the OP, as did a few of us earlier in this topic.
As you can see, there is no actual requirement for a first-aid kit to be carried on a commercial vehicle on UK work.
dieseldave:
[, what should be included in a first-aid box .
Surely that sounds like a first aid box is compulsory, with just the contents up for discussion?
I’d like to see an employer trying to justify having done a risk assessment and defending the decision not to provide a first aid kit.
Untill read this thread never really thought abought it.
I wouldn’t know where to start it I seen an accident or somebody needed 1st aid.
Surely any professional driver should be forced to take a first aid course as part of there CPC would make sense as could maybe save a life one day
I think most drivers feel sufficiently forced when it comes to DCPC, but yes, If I needed DCPC it would be a top choice, certainly beats listening to your average DCPC trainer, and you won’t be as glued to the seat as you normally are.
Not a legal requirement for HGVs in the UK, there is nothing in DVSA or UK road legislation that makes a first aid kit compulsory in the cab..
It is recommended under general HSE workplace guidance though, since the cab is classed as part of the working environment, so most transport companies still carry one for basic injuries.
If you are looking for something suitable for drivers, this is the type of kit I keep in my vehicle:
Don’t think it’s llegal.
Years back when was delivering garage doors.
Had a delivery to a lockup unit that installs sells them on
.anyhow was there about 730 didn’t open to 8 so sat around waiting. ended up cutting my finger opening a tin of beans.
Place open asked for a plaster. And the hoops and stuff had to go though just to get a plaster.
And then they printed off a sheet saying sign her. To say you cut your finger on your truck so you can’t claim anything from us.
Got back and fella who ran the place I worked at immediatley went out bought a 1st aid kit for every truck and van.
These days work elsewhere just carry a box around with few plasters and cream incase anything happens
God this old post there’s a reply from me 2 years ago. And I stand by what I said then.
Every driver should take a basic first aid course as you never know and it should be a module on your CPC a basic 1st aid course
When I was in the military I was trained to a very high standard in first aid, after leaving the military I kept up the training and have had (excluding military) three occasions to use my “skills”. Unfortunately one died from his injuries but I actually saved the other two, something I’m immensely proud of.
First aid is relatively easy to learn, the big hurdle is having the courage to step up to the plate when needed as a lot of people fear making things worse with well intended actions.
How bad would you feel if you stood by and watched a friend or family member die simply because you didn’t know what to do?
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