This checklist assists in identifying the first aid requirements of your workplace. Once completed, the responses should be assessed against the applicable work health and safety legislation, regulations, codes of practice and guidance material in the relevant State or Territory.
First aid requirements may vary depending on factors such as the nature of the work performed, workplace hazards, workforce composition, workplace size and location, and the number of workers and other persons who may be present at the workplace.
When determining first aid requirements, employers should assess workplace risks and ensure that appropriate first aid equipment, facilities and trained first aid personnel are available to respond to foreseeable workplace injuries and illnesses.
Additional guidance on first aid requirements can be obtained from the relevant work health and safety regulator in each State or Territory, including:
- SafeWork NSW
- WorkSafe Victoria
- Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
- SafeWork SA
- WorkSafe WA
- WorkSafe Tasmania
- NT WorkSafe
- WorkSafe ACT
Where there is any inconsistency between this policy and applicable legislative requirements, the legislative requirements will prevail.
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