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Work Health And Safety First Aid Requirements In Your Workplace It’s the LAW If a relevant requirement in the Act or Regulations exists, you must follow the requirements. Penalties may apply if workplaces are found not following the WHS ACT or Regulations. WORK HEALTH & SAFETY ACT The WHS ACT provides a balanced and nationally consistent framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces. NOT the LAW Following an approved code of practice may achieve compliance with the health and safety duties in the WHS Act and Regulations. However, compliance may be achieved by following another method if it provides an equivalent or higher standard of health and safety. The WHS Act is the outlining PRINCIPLE DOCUMENT that is supported by a framework of legislative instruments (WHS Regulations and approved Codes of Practice) that prescribe duties and provide guidance to employers and others on how to meet the requirements of the legislation. Document: Work Health and Safety Act 2011 WORK HEALTH & SAFETY REGULATIONS The WHS Regulations impose mandatory requirements for duty holders to comply with when managing work health and safety. This document gives you the HOW TO to ensure workplaces are equipped with the right first aid and emergency plans. Document: Health and Safety Regulation 2011 FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE CODE OF PRACTICE The Code of Practice provides PRACTICAL GUIDANCE for persons conducting a business or undertaking on how to comply with duties under the WHS Act and Regulations to provide adequate first aid facilities in the workplace. It includes information on first aid kits, procedures, facilities and training for first aiders. Document: Code of Practice, First Aid in the Workplace Workplace First Aid Kits and Officers Guide Workplace Size High Risk Low Risk Number of First Aid Kits to Workers Number of First Aid Officers 100 or more workers No Yes 25 or more workers Yes No • 1 First Aid Kit for first 50 workers • 2 First Aid Kits for 100 workers • 1 additional First Aid Kit for every 100 workers thereafter • 1 First Aid Kit for first 25 workers • 1 additional First Aid Kit for every 50 workers thereafter • 1 Officer for 25-50 workers • 2 Officers for 51-100 workers • Additional officer for every additional 100 workers • 1 Officer for up to 25 workers • 2 Officers for 25-50 workers • Additional Officer for every additional 50 workers 10-100 workers No Yes • 1 First Aid Kit is to be provided • 1 Officer for 25-50 workers • 2 Officers for 5-100 workers • Additional Officer for every additional 100 workers 25 or fewer workers Yes No • 1 First Aid Kit for first 25 workers • 1 additional kit for every 50 workers thereafter • 1 Officer for 25 workers • 2 Officers for 25-50 workers • Additional Officer for every additional 50 workers 10 or fewer workers N/A N/A • 1 First Aid Kit • Risk assessment conducted to identify the need to provide a First Aid Officer The content is provided as a general recommendation and should not be used as a substitute for information provided by your local State or Territory Work Health & Safety regulatory authority. For the full range of National Workplace First Aid Kits, see page 478 WB476 | First Aid To order, Call Us on 1800 65 1173 or Fax 1800 67 8796 Solutions for a Safe, Secure Workplace!
First Aid In Your Workplace Australian workplaces are required to have appropriate first aid equipment available and accessible for all employees. A workplace is most commonly identified as an office, warehouse, manufacturing facility or a construction site. Trucks, delivery vehicles and company cars also constitute a workplace and require appropriate first aid to be on board. First Aid Site Assessment A periodic assessment schedule of your workplace first aid equipment will allow you to identify hazards and determine typical injuries or illness that may require rapid treatment. The assessment should also consider number of employees and work area design as first aid should be easily accessible and available within minutes of the injury location. Assessment Guidelines For Workplace First Aid As business operations are constantly changing to meet customer demands your workplace first aid requirements may also require adjustments. High Risk Workplace A High Risk Workplace describes an environment where workers are exposed to hazards that could result in serious injury or illness and would require first aid. Some examples include: • Use of hazardous machinery or substances onsite • Extreme heat or cold working conditions • Risk of falls • Hazardous forms of work Low Risk Workplace A Low Risk Workplace describes an environment where workers are not exposed to hazards that could result in serious injury or illness. Offices, shops or libraries are common examples and potential work-related injuries and illnesses requiring first aid would be minor in nature. Source: Safe Work Australia, First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice, March 2015 FIRST AID RECOMMENDATIONS STEP 1. Identify potential causes of workplace injury and illness HAZARDS MANUAL HANDLING SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS ELECTRICAL STEP 2. Assess the risk of workplace injury and illness INJURIES Sprains, muscular strain and fractures caused by overexertion or repetitive movements. Fractures, bruises, lacerations, dislocations, concussion caused by falls from heights or uneven surfaces. Shock, burns, cardiac arrest, loss of consciousness caused by exposure to live electrical wires. Potential ignition source could cause injuries from fire. STEP 3. Assess the risk of workplace injury and illness Choose the first aid kit that is suitable for your workplace needs. REMEDY STEP 4. Review first aid to ensure effectiveness Choose additional add-on packs, to ensure the workplace contains adequate first aid on site at all times. The content is provided as a general recommendation and should not be used as a substitute for information provided by your local State or Territory Work Health & Safety regulatory authority. Order Online Today at www.seton.com.au First Aid | WB477 Solutions for a Safe, Secure Workplace!
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