The obligation
For high-risk workplaces without timely medical and ambulance access, the 2021 code focuses on first aid officer training and kit contents rather than a separate ratio.
The code removed the separate ratio of first aid kits and officers for high-risk workplaces without timely access to medical and ambulance services, such as remote, isolated or mobile workplaces. Instead, it emphasises appropriate training of first aid officers and appropriate first aid kit contents in these workplaces. The code covers additional training that may be needed for first aid officers, including training to assist a person experiencing a mental health crisis at work.
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- What
- For high-risk workplaces without timely medical and ambulance access, the 2021 code focuses on first aid officer training and kit contents rather than a separate ratio.
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- worksafe.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Remote, Isolated or Mobile High-Risk Workplaces 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?
Remote, Isolated or Mobile High-Risk Workplaces is a WHS obligation under First aid in the workplace (VIC). In short, For high-risk workplaces without timely medical and ambulance access, the 2021 code focuses on first aid officer training and kit contents rather than a separate ratio.
What changed recently?
Remote, Isolated or Mobile High-Risk Workplaces was last updated on 19 October 2026.