Use our free DIY first aid needs assessment tool to find out what first aid provision your workplace requires. Answer a few simple questions and get instant, personalised guidance on screen — no sign-up, no consultants, no cost. Based on current HSE guidance (L74) and DfE/Ofsted guidance for schools, it takes under 10 minutes.
Whether you need a first aid needs assessment for schools, offices, construction sites, factories or any other workplace — our free self-assessment wizard covers all sectors and automatically adjusts its guidance to your industry and risk level.
Completely free — no registration required to see your results. View your personalised guidance instantly on screen. Enter your email address to receive a free first aid needs assessment PDF report sent straight to your inbox. You can also create a free account to save your assessment and receive automatic annual review reminders.
Answer a few simple questions and get instant, personalised guidance on screen — no sign-up, no consultants, no cost. Takes under 10 minutes.
Start Your Free Assessment →The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require every employer to provide adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, facilities and personnel. A first aid needs assessment is the way you determine what "adequate and appropriate" means for your specific workplace.
Getting it wrong can mean:
Our online first aid needs assessment evaluates the key factors that the HSE identifies as important when assessing workplace first aid requirements:
Work nature & risk level
Employee numbers & shifts
Workplace hazards
Accident & illness history
Lone & remote workers
Public & visitor access
Multi-site layouts
Special considerations
Schools, nurseries and childcare settings receive additional guidance based on DfE requirements, Ofsted expectations and the EYFS Statutory Framework (September 2025), including Paediatric First Aid (PFA) statutory obligations, Individual Healthcare Plans and off-site visit requirements.
Our free first aid needs assessment covers all workplace types. The assessment automatically classifies your risk level and adjusts recommendations based on your sector:
Don't see your sector? Select "Other" and the assessment will guide you through the hazard questions to determine your appropriate risk level.
Tell us about your workplace, employees and hazards. It takes around 5-10 minutes.
Receive instant guidance on training levels, number of first aiders and equipment.
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Training level
EFAW (1-day) or FAW (3-day), plus Paediatric First Aid if applicable
First aider numbers
Minimum required based on workforce size and risk level
Absence cover
Recommended total including holidays, sickness and training
Equipment
First aid kits, AEDs and specialist supplies
Yes. Under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, every employer must provide adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, facilities and personnel. The HSE recommends carrying out a first aid needs assessment to determine what provision is required for your specific workplace.
The number of first aiders depends on your workplace risk level and number of employees. As a guide, lower-risk workplaces need at least 1 first aider per 100 employees, while higher-risk workplaces need 1 per 50. The HSE also recommends additional cover for absences, shift work and multi-floor buildings. Our assessment provides guidance on the number for your workplace.
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) is a 1-day (6-hour) course covering basic life-saving skills. First Aid at Work (FAW) is a 3-day (18-hour) course that includes everything in EFAW plus additional topics such as managing illness, injuries and medical emergencies. The assessment will indicate the appropriate level for your workplace.
The HSE recommends reviewing your first aid needs assessment at least annually, or sooner if there are significant changes to your workforce, workplace layout, work activities, or if accidents or incidents highlight a need for change.
Schools must comply with both HSE workplace first aid requirements and DfE/Ofsted guidance. Nurseries and EYFS settings have additional statutory requirements — at least one person with a full Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate must be on the premises at all times when children are present. This is checked during Ofsted inspections. Our free assessment includes a dedicated Education & Schools section covering all DfE, EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
Yes, completely free with no hidden costs. You can complete the full assessment and view your personalised results without registering. To receive a free PDF report, simply enter your email address. You can also create a free account if you want to save your assessment for future reference and receive automatic annual review reminders.
Our free assessment covers all workplace types including offices, schools, nurseries, healthcare, construction, manufacturing, warehousing, retail, hospitality, agriculture, transport, call centres, IT, professional services and more. The assessment automatically adjusts its risk classification and recommendations based on your industry sector and specific workplace hazards.
Completely free — answer a few questions, get instant results on screen. No consultants, no sign-up, no cost.
Start Your Free Assessment →Once you know what training your workplace needs, we can help. First Aid For All delivers approved first aid courses across the UK, both on your premises and at our public course venues.
Have questions? Contact us and we will be happy to help.
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