First aid in the workplace
WorkSafe Victoria
The purpose of this Code is to provide practical guidance to employers about how to comply with their duties under the OHS Act to provide adequate workplace facilities, in particular first aid facilities, for the welfare of employees.
This Code provides information for employers in relation to providing adequate first aid facilities in the workplace, including assessing first aid needs, first aid kits, first aid rooms, number of first aid officers and training, and first aid procedures.
This Code provides information about how employers can comply with duties owed to employees to provide adequate facilities for their welfare. Independent contractors may be deemed to be employees by operation of section 21(3) of the OHS Act. This Code does not cover duties to provide first aid facilities to persons other than employees.
This compliance Code applies to employers. HSRs and other employees may also find this Code useful.
Contents:
Introduction
Option 1: Prescribed Approach
Option 2: Risk Assessment Approach
First Aid Kits, Rooms And Equipment
Appendix A: The Compliance Framework
Appendix B: Checklist For Applying First Aid Arrangements (Prescribed Approach)
Appendix C: Sample First Aid Assessment (Risk Assessment Approach)
Appendix D: Checklist For Reviewing First Aid Needs
Appendix E: Standard Precautions For Infection Control
