The obligation
PCBUs must consider the nature of the work and workplace hazards when deciding what first aid equipment, facilities and trained first aiders to provide.
Under WHS Regulation 42(3), a PCBU must have regard to all relevant matters, including the nature of the work and the hazards at the workplace. Workers in factories, motor vehicle workshops and forestry are at greater risk of injury needing immediate treatment than office or library workers, so need different first aid arrangements.
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- What
- PCBUs must consider the nature of the work and workplace hazards when deciding what first aid equipment, facilities and trained first aiders to provide.
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- safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Working out first aid needs from the nature of the work and workplace hazards 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 2.1 § 2.1.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Working out first aid needs from the nature of the work and workplace hazards is a WHS obligation under First aid in the workplace (FEDERAL). In short, PCBUs must consider the nature of the work and workplace hazards when deciding what first aid equipment, facilities and trained first aiders to provide.
What changed recently?
Working out first aid needs from the nature of the work and workplace hazards was last updated on 19 October 2026.