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First aid in the workplace

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL)
The Model Code of Practice: First Aid in the Workplace is an approved code under s 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth). It provides practical guidance to PCBUs on selecting and stocking first aid kits, desig...
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First aid signs and identifying first aid kits

Oct 2026
PCBUs should use well-recognised first aid signs and clearly marked kits so workers can quickly find first aid equipment and facilities.
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Model CoP: First Aid in the Workplace — overview and legal status

Oct 2026
The Code is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the WHS Act, giving PCBUs practical guidance on providing first aid in the wor...
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Training and number of first aiders

Oct 2026
PCBUs must ensure enough workers are trained in first aid, or that workers can reach enough other trained people.
Medium
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Who has health and safety duties relating to first aid

Oct 2026
Duty holders with a role in first aid include PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, substances or s...
Medium
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Working out first aid needs from the nature of the work and workplace hazards

Oct 2026
PCBUs must consider the nature of the work and workplace hazards when deciding what first aid equipment, facilities and trained first aiders...
Medium
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Working out first aid needs from the number and mix of workers and others

Oct 2026
PCBUs should plan first aid for the maximum number of workers engaged at one time, including contractors, subcontractors and volunteers.
Medium
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Working out first aid needs from workplace size and location

Oct 2026
PCBUs should take account of the distance between work areas and emergency service response times when planning first aid.
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1 citation

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