The obligation
PCBUs should take account of the distance between work areas and emergency service response times when planning first aid.
A large workplace may need first aid in more than one location, for example where workers are dispersed over a wide area, access is difficult or there is more than one floor. If life-threatening injuries could occur and timely access to emergency services cannot be assured, a person trained in more advanced first aid, such as providing oxygen, should be considered.
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- PCBUs should take account of the distance between work areas and emergency service response times when planning first aid.
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- safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Working out first aid needs from workplace size and location 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 2.2 § 2.2.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Working out first aid needs from workplace size and location is a WHS obligation under First aid in the workplace (FEDERAL). In short, PCBUs should take account of the distance between work areas and emergency service response times when planning first aid.
What changed recently?
Working out first aid needs from workplace size and location was last updated on 19 October 2026.