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I was informed today that it is a legal requirement for taxis to carry a First Aid kit. When challenged, my informant was unable to quote the statute that imposes this duty. I've had a look round various sites but to no avail.

Can anyone help in his defence?

It falls under the 'Council can do what they f***ing well want' section of the 1976 Miss Act.

That said, many council who use to have that condition now don't, as should non qualified first aiders be offering first aid?

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IDFIMH

Our council do NOT include it in conditions. It was implied that our council are in the wrong. But, if it is statute law, they don't need to include it because it's already there!

This is where I'm requiring proof of the statement that it is a 'legal requirement' to carry a first aid kit.

By the way, I don't have any problem with carrying a kit, per se, in fact, I carry one. The problem is that I want the fleet to be sorted out with other matters before we start on items which will cost the drivers money for the kit and training. I think we are on the verge of making 'contracts under duress.' on the basis of a misrepresentation. I need to be sure of my facts before I leap!!

Any help that can be offered will be most gratefully received.

It's not in any act that I've read.

And if it ain't in any act, or in any bylaw/condition, then no council has a right to insist on one being present.

Ask the council to show where it's written down.

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IDFIMH

I thought it was the health and safety at work act?

CC

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Do you know which section, CC?

Does it apply to taxis with self-employed drivers?

I think it applys to all...irrespective of their self employed or employed status...Health and Safety at Work Act 1974...I think

CC

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the problem is that any injury or medical condition caused by improper medical attention could end up with a claim for compensation, im not a doctor or paramedic, i have no intention of attempting anything other than ringing for help

likewise the fire extinguisher, i can move quite fast for a big lad if it goes up in smoke

(although i havent got a Lti or limo.....lol)

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We have to carry both.
I have no intention of using either, since I am neither a fireman or paramedic

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It applies to employers, and unless you have employees in your cab it don't apply to us.

Best bet is to ask who wants to mandate first aid kits/training to put up or shut up.

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IDFIMH

so its not chuck Bandages at a fire and douse an open Wound with a dry powder extinguisher...hmmmm...that may account for their screams

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin

It's an old argument. Our council insist that we have one but unless we are trained first aiders we can't use it ourselves but at the scene of an accident there may be a trained first aider who could.

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Grandad,

Ill incorporate then and be a PAYE employee and absolve myself of any requirements under S/E regs...

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It includes the self employed....like risk assessments.

CC

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Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
George Carlin