First Aid
First aid facilities should be available at all times where there are people at work.
If an incident occurs that results in injury, first aid can help reduce the severity of the injury and, in extreme cases, a quick response could mean the difference between life and death.
Employee awareness
The provision of information on first aid in the workplace should be an integral part of the induction of workers. This should include the location of first aid kits and the names and location of trained first aiders.
What are my first aid needs?
No two workplaces are exactly the same, so PCBUs, in consultation with workers, need to assess their workplace to determine the first aid requirements appropriate for their situation.
Take a systematic approach, taking into account:
- The nature of hazards and the severity of the risk
- The size, layout and location in the workplace
- The number of workers and their work arrangements, including location, shift work, overtime and flexible hours
- Access the medical services
- Any previous injuries or illness
First aid facilities
Depending on the information you collect, you’ll need to provide some or all of the following:
- First aid kits : these should be clearly identified and well stocked, and the contents, number and location of the kits should be determined having regard to the above factors in your workplace.
- First aid rooms : these must be easily accessible, well lit, ventilated and temperature controlled, contain a sink or wash basin and a supply of hot and cold running water, as well as a means of boiling water, and should not be used for any other purposes
- First aid policies and procedures : which have been developed in consultation with staff
First aid facilities should be available at all times where there are people at work.
If an incident occurs that results in injury, first aid can help reduce the severity of the injury and, in extreme cases, a quick response could mean the difference between life and death.
Employee awareness
The provision of information on first aid in the workplace should be an integral part of the induction of workers. This should include the location of first aid kits and the names and location of trained first aiders.
What are my first aid needs?
No two workplaces are exactly the same, so PCBUs, in consultation with workers, need to assess their workplace to determine the first aid requirements appropriate for their situation.
Take a systematic approach, taking into account:
- The nature of hazards and the severity of the risk
- The size, layout and location in the workplace
- The number of workers and their work arrangements, including location, shift work, overtime and flexible hours
- Access the medical services
- Any previous injuries or illness
First aid facilities
Depending on the information you collect, you’ll need to provide some or all of the following:
- First aid kits : these should be clearly identified and well stocked, and the contents, number and location of the kits should be determined having regard to the above factors in your workplace.
- First aid rooms : these must be easily accessible, well lit, ventilated and temperature controlled, contain a sink or wash basin and a supply of hot and cold running water, as well as a means of boiling water, and should not be used for any other purposes
- First aid policies and procedures : which have been developed in consultation with staff