Two electricians argue over a first-aid rule they heard at a toolbox talk. Where would they find the actual law on first aid at work?

In the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981

In L74, the HSE book called "First aid at work"

In a first-aid manual from a voluntary aid society

In the HSE leaflet on basic advice on first aid at work

At lunchtime a plumber on a shared site suddenly feels very unwell with an illness that has nothing to do with the job. Does that fall within first aid at work?

Yes, HSE says the cause does not matter, only prompt help

No, first aid at work only covers injuries caused by work

No, illnesses are a matter for the worker’s own doctor

Yes, but only once a doctor has first confirmed what caused it

Which general duty in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 sits behind the First-Aid Regulations?

Section 2(2)(e), welfare facilities and arrangements for staff

Section 7, the duty on each employee to wear PPE at all times

Section 3, the duty to give every member of the public first-aid training

Section 2(2)(e), welfare facilities for the general public

Free mock exam

First Aid Awareness: Free Mock Exam

Test your first aid awareness with 30 questions pulled at random from a 150-question bank written for UK electricians: the first-aid law and needs assessment, making an electric shock safe, CPR and the defibrillator, burns, bleeding and injuries on site, and RIDDOR. This is awareness practice, not EFAW or FAW training, and it gives no first-aid certificate.

Questions: 30
Time limit: 35 min
Pass mark: 70% · 21/30
Question bank: 150

Free, no sign-up. Retake as many times as you like — different questions each time.

Sample questions

01Two electricians argue over a first-aid rule they heard at a toolbox talk. Where would they find the actual law on first aid at work?
- AIn a first-aid manual from a voluntary aid society
- BIn the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981
- CIn the HSE leaflet on basic advice on first aid at work
- DIn L74, the HSE book called "First aid at work"
Why: The law on first aid at work is the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 themselves. L74 is HSE guidance on those Regulations: following it will normally be enough to comply, but it is not the law. HSE leaflets and voluntary aid society manuals are guidance and practice, not legal duties.
02At lunchtime a plumber on a shared site suddenly feels very unwell with an illness that has nothing to do with the job. Does that fall within first aid at work?
- ANo, illnesses are a matter for the worker’s own doctor
- BYes, HSE says the cause does not matter, only prompt help
- CYes, but only once a doctor has first confirmed what caused it
- DNo, first aid at work only covers injuries caused by work
Why: HSE says it makes no difference whether the work caused the injury or illness: what matters is that the person gets immediate attention and that an ambulance is called in serious cases. Regulation 2 also speaks of injury and illness, so illness is not excluded.
03Which general duty in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 sits behind the First-Aid Regulations?
- ASection 2(2)(e), welfare facilities for the general public
- BSection 2(2)(e), welfare facilities and arrangements for staff
- CSection 7, the duty on each employee to wear PPE at all times
- DSection 3, the duty to give every member of the public first-aid training
Why: Section 2(2)(e) requires an employer, so far as is reasonably practicable, to provide a working environment that is adequate as regards facilities and arrangements for employees’ welfare at work. The First-Aid Regulations are the specific rules for first aid. Section 2(2)(e) is about employees, not the general public.

Common questions

Is the First Aid Awareness: mock exam free?

Yes, it is free with no sign-up needed. Questions are pulled at random from a substantial bank, with a worked explanation on every question after you submit.

Can I retake the mock exam?

Yes. Every attempt picks a different random selection and reshuffles the options, so each retake gives you genuinely new questions. No limit on retakes.

Does this count as a qualification?

No. This is independent practice material and does not award a qualification, card or certificate. Where a subject has a formal qualification or card, you gain it through an approved provider.