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TITLE: FIRST AID

Rev. Description of Change Clause

A Initial Release N.A.

Prepared/Reviewed By

Choo Min Meng 2nd May 2011

________________________ __________________________ ____________________
(Signature) (Project co-ordinator) (Date)

Approved By

________________________ __________________________ ____________________

(Signature) (Director) (Date)
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TITLE: FIRST AID

1. Purpose : To ensure that first-aid facilities are provided for and available to staff and
workers/operator

To ensure compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (First-Aid) Regulations

and other requirements

2. Scope : This procedure is applicable to the office and production.

3. Reference : Workplace Safety and Health (First-Aid) Regulations

Employment Act Section 93

4. Definition :

4.1 First-Aid means:

4.1.1 A case where a person will need help from a medical practitioner or nurse, treatment for
the purpose of preserving life and minimising the consequences of injury and illness such
help is obtained; and

4.1.2 Treatment of minor injuries, which would otherwise receive no treatment or which, do not
need treatment by a medical practitioner or nurse.

5. Responsibility :

5.1 It is the responsibility of the Department Manager/ designated Person-in-charge (PIC), WSH
personnel/ Supervisor to ensure that first-aid box with the appropriate content is available and
maintained at the workplace at all times.

6. Procedure :

6.1 The Department Manager/ PIC shall ensure that sufficient number of trained first-aiders is available to
render first-aid care. (See attachment 7.1)

6.2 The WSH personnel/ Supervisor/ First Aider shall ensure that the content of the first-aid box at the
workplace comply with Workplace Safety and Health (First-aid) Regulations, and replenish the
supplies regularly. (See attachment 7.2)

6.3 During routine inspection, the WSH personnel/ Supervisor shall check the first-aid boxes for
completeness.

6.4 The WSH personnel/ Supervisor shall ensure that first-aid boxes are labelled, and a list of the content
shall be placed inside the box for ease of checking.
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6.5 The WSH personnel/ Supervisor shall also ensure that the names, photos and contact information of
the appointed first-aiders are displayed so that staff and workers are aware whom to approach to
get help.

6.6 A log book to record first-aid treatment rendered shall be available. The first-aiders shall fill up and
record treatment given in the log book. The log book shall be checked by the WSH personnel/
Supervisor during inspections.

6.7 Information on number of cases of first-aid and their causes shall be discussed at safety meetings if the
Department Manager/ PIC have reasons to believe that certain hazards are not properly controlled.

7. Attachment :

7.1 Number of first-aiders required

7.2 Content of First-Aid Boxes & Numbers and Standard of First-Aid Boxes or Containers

7.3 Numbers and Standard of First-Aid Boxes or Containers

7.4 First Aid Kit Checklist

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Attachment 7.1

NUMBER OF FIRST-AIDERS REQUIRED

Type of Factory Number of First-Aiders

1. Any factory which is

a) a quarry;
b) construction site;
c) shipyard; 1 for every 100 persons employed or
d) engaged in the processing or manufacturing of part thereof
petroleum, petroleum products, petrochemical or
petrochemical products; or
e) engaged in woodwork

2. Any other factory or any workplace falling within the

1 for every 150 persons employed or
description in Regulation 2(b), (c) or (d) of the WSH (First
part thereof
Aid) Regulations

Attachment 7.2

CONTENT OF FIRST-AID BOXES

Contents BOX A BOX B BOX C

1. Individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressing 20 40 40
2. Crepe bandage 5.0 cm 1 2 4
3. Crepe bandage 10 cm 1 3 6
4. Absorbent Gauze (packet of 10 pcs.) 5 10 15
5. Hypoallergenic tape 1 1 2
6. Triangular bandages 4 4 6
7. Scissors 1 1 1
8. Safety Pins 4 4 6
9. Disposable gloves (pairs) 2 2 4
10. Eye shield 2 4 6
11. Eye pad 2 4 6
12. Resuscitation mask (one way) 1 1 2
13. Sterile water or saline in 100 ml disposable container (only 1 3 3
where tap water is not available)
14. Torch light 1 1 1
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Attachment 7.3

NUMBER AND STANDARD OF FIRST-AID BOXES OR CONTAINERS

Number of Workers Number and Standard of First-Aid boxes or containers required

Every 25 or less One Box A
For every 50 One Box B or 2 Box A
For every 100 One Box C or 2 Box B or 4 Box A
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Attachment 7.4 FIRST-AID KIT CHECKLIST

(Base on the Workplace Safety & Health (First-aid) Regulations – First Schedule)

MINIMUM CONTENTS OF FIRST-AID BOXES

Contents  Box A  Box B  Box C Tick applicable box

Yes No
1. Individually wrapped sterile adhesive
20 40 40
dressings
2. Crepe bandage 5 cm 1 2 4
3. Crepe bandage 10 cm 1 3 6
4. Absorbent gauze
5 10 15
(packet of 10 pieces)
5. Hypoallergenic tape 1 1 2
6. Triangular bandages 4 4 6
7. Scissors 1 1 1
8. Safety pins 4 4 6
9. Disposable gloves (pairs) 2 2 4
10. Eye shield 2 4 6
11. Eye pad 2 4 6
12. Resuscitation mask (one-way) 1 1 2
13. Sterile water or saline in 100 ml
disposable containers (only where tap 1 3 3
water is not available)
14. Torch light 1 1 1

Note: One Box B first-aid box is equivalent to 2 Box A first-aid boxes; and
One Box C first-aid box is equivalent to 2 Box B first-aid boxes.

Inspected by

Name of First-aider / Supervisor Signature Date