The obligation
The 2021 code recommends employers consider including asthma relievers, adrenaline auto-injectors, dissolvable aspirin and analgesics in first aid provisions.
The code recommends considering asthma-relieving inhalers and spacers and epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens). It also recommends considering dissolvable aspirin for chest pain when advised, and over the counter analgesics if considered necessary, with appropriate controls. The code explains when it may be appropriate for a first aid officer to assist a patient with medications. Guidance on analgesics sits in the code's section on first aid kits, rooms and equipment.
- What
- The 2021 code recommends employers consider including asthma relievers, adrenaline auto-injectors, dissolvable aspirin and analgesics in first aid provisions.
- Source
- worksafe.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Considering Asthma Relievers, Adrenaline Auto-Injectors and Medications is a WHS requirement set out in First aid in the workplace (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Compliance Code: First aid in the workplace (2021).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Considering Asthma Relievers, Adrenaline Auto-Injectors and Medications is a WHS obligation under First aid in the workplace (VIC). In short, The 2021 code recommends employers consider including asthma relievers, adrenaline auto-injectors, dissolvable aspirin and analgesics in first aid provisions.
What changed recently?
Considering Asthma Relievers, Adrenaline Auto-Injectors and Medications was last updated on 19 October 2026.