Heads of Establishment and Visit Leaders need to take the following factors into account when deciding the level of first aid provision that is required on a One-off Day visit:
- The type of medical facilities that are available
- How quickly medical care can be accessed
- The aims and objectives of the visit
- The age of the participants
- Any known medical needs
Where the risk assessment determines the risk is low, it may not be necessary to provide a trained first aider among the accompanying staff. By contrast, if the risk assessment indicates a raised or high level of risk it will necessary for one or more of the accompanying staff to hold a first aid certificate.
It should be noted that there are different levels of first aid training and qualification. Visit Leaders should consult their Local Authority or Employer to establish the level of first aid requirement. This is particularly relevant for higher risk activities.
