What the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice States about First Aid in the Work Place

Providing immediate and effective first aid to workers or others who have been injured or become ill at the workplace may reduce the severity of the injury or illness. In some cases it could mean the difference between life and death.

First aid requirements will vary from one workplace to the next, depending on the nature of the work, the types of hazards, the workplace size and location, as well as the number of people at the workplace. These factors must be taken into account when deciding what first aid arrangements are provided. This is where East Business Management & Training can assist you with custom training plans and worksite audits on your first aid action planes and equipment.

The Code of Practice Recommends;

First aiders should attend training on a regular basis to refresh their first aid knowledge and skills and to confirm their competence to provide first aid. Refresher training in CPR should be carried out annually and first aid qualifications should be renewed every three years.

* Information sourced from Safe Work Australia July 2019