The obligation
Duty holders with a role in first aid include PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, substances or structures, and officers.
Under WHS Regulation 42, a PCBU must ensure first aid equipment is provided, each worker can access it, there is access to first aid facilities, and enough workers are trained in first aid or can access trained people. Officers must exercise due diligence, including reasonable steps to ensure the business has and uses appropriate processes for the duty to provide first aid.
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- Duty holders with a role in first aid include PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, substances or structures, and officers.
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- safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Who has health and safety duties relating to first aid is a WHS requirement set out in First aid in the workplace (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Model CoP: First Aid in the Workplace > s 1.1 § 1.1.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Who has health and safety duties relating to first aid is a WHS obligation under First aid in the workplace (FEDERAL). In short, Duty holders with a role in first aid include PCBUs, designers, manufacturers, importers, suppliers and installers of plant, substances or structures, and officers.
What changed recently?
Who has health and safety duties relating to first aid was last updated on 19 October 2026.