First Aid Readiness Checklist for Manufacturing
A checklist for ensuring your workplace first aid provisions are adequate, accessible, and compliant with Australian workplace first aid requirements.
Designed to support ISO 9001 quality management, workplace health and safety regulations, and environmental compliance reporting under Australian standards.
Complete Checklist
- 1Check all first aid kits are fully stocked and replace any used or expired itemsCritical
- 2Verify that first aid kits are located in accessible and signed locationsCritical
- 3Confirm that the number of first aid kits is adequate for the workplace size
- 4Check that automated external defibrillators are charged and pads are in dateCritical
- 5Verify that all designated first aid officers hold current certificationsCritical
- 6Confirm the number of first aiders meets the requirement for the number of workers
- 7Check that first aider names and locations are displayed prominently
- 8Verify the first aid room is clean, stocked, and suitable for treating injuries
- 9Review the first aid incident register for completeness and trends
- 10Check that first aid supplies for specific workplace hazards are available
- 11Verify that eyewash stations and emergency showers are functional if required
- 12Confirm emergency services contact numbers are displayed at all first aid points
- 13Review the process for reporting and recording first aid treatments
- 14Check that first aid arrangements are included in the emergency management plan
- 15Document the first aid readiness review and address any gaps identified
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the first aid requirements for Australian workplaces?
Under the WHS Code of Practice for First Aid in the Workplace, employers must provide first aid equipment, facilities, and trained first aiders appropriate to the nature of the work and workplace hazards. The number of first aiders depends on the risk level and number of workers. Low-risk workplaces need one first aider per 50 workers, while high-risk workplaces need one per 25 workers as a general guide.
What qualifications do workplace first aiders need?
Workplace first aiders should hold a current nationally recognised qualification such as HLTAID011 Provide First Aid. This qualification is valid for three years, with the CPR component requiring annual refresher training. Additional qualifications such as advanced first aid, oxygen therapy, or anaphylaxis management may be appropriate depending on your workplace risks.
What should be included in a workplace first aid kit?
A basic workplace first aid kit should include adhesive bandages, sterile wound dressings, triangular bandages, roller bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, disposable gloves, resuscitation mask, saline solution for eye irrigation, and an instant cold pack. Additional items may be needed based on specific workplace hazards. Check the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice for the recommended contents.
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