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Catholic Safety, Health & Welfare South Australia FIRST AID No. 11 Version No. 5 Page 4 of 11 FORMS Form 11a: Form 11b: Form 11c: Procedure verification checklist First Aid Kit Register First Aid Register P R O C E D U R E
Catholic Safety, Health & Welfare South Australia HEALTH SECTOR FIRST AID Policy Reference No. 11 Version No. 5 Sector Approved: July 2011 Review Date: July 2014 Page 5 of 11 DEFINITIONS: COP Designated first aider APPENDIX No: 1 Approved Code of Practice for First Aid in the Workplace A person with the designated duty to provide first aid in the workplace how: (a) Has attended training and has as a result an appropriate and current statement/s of attainment; or (b) Is an appropriate health professional 4 Types of designated first aiders are defined as follows: a) “Basic First Aider” meaning a person who has successfully completed a recognised training course that has given them the competencies required to recognise and respond to common life-threatening injuries or illnesses using (as appropriate): Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and/or Other appropriate first aid procedures. b) “Senior First Aider” meaning a person who has successfully complete a recognised training course that has given them the competencies required to: Recognize and respond to common life-threatening injuries or illnesses using (as appropriate) cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and/or other appropriate first aid procedures; and Provide appropriate first aid for a broader range of injuries and illnesses. c) “Occupational First Aider” meaning a person who has successfully completed a recognised training course that has given them the competencies required to: Recognize and respond to common life-threatening injuries or illnesses using (as appropriate) cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and/or other appropriate first aid procedures; and Provide appropriate first aid for a broader range of injuries and illnesses; and Manage a first aid room. d) “Remote First Aider” meaning a Senior First Aider who has also successfully completed a recognised training course that has given them competencies required to: Health professional First Aid First Aid Facilities Recognize and respond to common life-threatening injuries or illnesses using (as appropriate) cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and/or other appropriate first aid procedures; Provide appropriate first aid for a broader range of injuries and illnesses; and provide first aid to a casualty in a remote and/or isolated situation including preparing for aero-medical evacuation. (a) An appropriately qualified paramedic as recognized by the SA Ambulance Service; or (b) A doctor registered with the Medical Board of South Australia; or (c) An occupational health nurse or registered nurse who has current registration with the appropriate professional body Is the immediate treatment or care given to someone suffering from an injury or illness until more advanced care is accessed or they recover. Physical resources provided at a workplace to ensure the timely provision of appropriate first aid to a person who suffers an injury or illness while at the workplace. The most common type of facility is a first aid kit but in high risk workplaces other facilities may include:
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