Sample First Aid Policy

Sample First Aid Policy
1. Purpose and Scope
The purpose of this policy is to guide the provision of first aid to people suffering
injury or illness.
First aid services are an important element of work health and safety, facilitating first
initial treatment for:
- Injuries that may occur in the workplace (including fieldwork); and

- Acute personal sickness that may impact on staff members, consumers or
others while at [organisation]’s premises.
2. Definitions
First aid is the immediate, initial attention to a person suffering an injury or illness.
The aims of first aid are to prevent the occurrence of further dangerous incidents,
preservation of life, stabilisation of the person's condition, promotion of recovery and
protection and comfort of the person.
First aiders are any people providing first aid.
Premises include offices and vehicles.
3. Principles
The aims of first aid are to preserve life, prevent harm and promote recovery.
First Aid requirements are determined by NSW Work Health and Safety Regulation
2011.
[organisation] is committed to access to high quality first aid.
4. Outcomes
Any person on [organisation]’s premises (staff, Board members, consumers,

volunteers, students, visitors) have reasonable access to first aid assistance should
an injury or illness occur.
First aid assistance is provided by trained first aiders, where possible.
5. Functions and Delegations
As with WHS Policy
Mental Health Coordinating Council www.mhcc.org.au Psychological Injury Management Guide 2012
6. Risk Management
First aid risks are regularly assessed, identified and managed.
Employees are educated in first aid awareness.
Appropriately qualified staff are trained first aid personnel.
Mechanisms are in place for monitoring compliance with first aid policies.
7. Policy Implementation
[organisation] ensures effective implementation of first aid through:
- staff having access to policies and procedures relating to first aid
- provision of tailored training to persons with specific tasks
- record of first aid activities, including first aid training provided and
undertaken, information provided to consumers and use of PPE
- mechanisms for monitoring compliance with first aid.
8. Policy Detail
[organisation] is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all staff,
Board members, students, visitors and consumers.
8.1 Assessing First Aid Requirements
Workplace activities influence potential harmful consequences for staff, consumers

and others. Each worksite is likely to have different first aid requirements.
The Director will determine the number of designated First Aid Officers, the type of
First Aid kit required and the organisation’s approach to first aid response.
Staff are encouraged to disclose health information which may assist in prompt and
appropriate first aid responses to foreseeable medical emergencies.
8.2 Designated First Aid Officer
Trained First Aid Officers include the following:
- a person who holds a current first aid certificate issued after successful
completion of an approved first aid course; or
- a person who holds a current occupational first aid certificate issued after
successful completion of an approved occupational first aid course; or
- a level 3 or greater NSW ambulance officer; or
- a registered nurse; or
- a medical practitioner.
A person with one or more of the above qualifications is appointed by the

organisation to be the designated First Aid Officer.
A designated first aid officer will be appointed when there are more than [insert
number] employees and consumers at one site.
Appointed first aid officers are required to receive a weekly allowance as set out in their award.
8.3 First Aid Facilities
First aid facilities are provided that are adequate for the immediate treatment of
injuries and illnesses that may arise at the workplace.
First aid kits supplied comprise items in accordance with NSW WorkCover
guidelines. First aid kits are maintained by the designated First Aid Officer.
Emergency telephone numbers are clearly marked on each first aid kit.
8.4 First Aid Response
While on duty all staff have a duty of care to themselves and others to provide first
aid assistance to the level of their competence, and to call on expert assistance if
necessary.
The designated First Aid Officer is informed of the need for first aid, and will respond
immediately if available.
Emergency medical care and/or an ambulance is to be called if required.
Staff trained in first aid provide first aid assistance if there is no designated First Aid
Officer present and emergency medical care and/or an ambulance has not yet
arrived.
8.5 Personal Protection
First aiders are to assume that all blood and other body fluids are infectious and are
aware of standard precautions in relation to managing blood and other body fluids,
including wearing gloves when administering first aid.
Cross infection is managed while providing first aid by wearing gloves and washing
hands with soap and water:
- before and after contact with an ill or injured person

- after contact with blood or and/or other body fluids or contaminated items
- when protective gloves are removed.
When soap and water are not available, first aiders will use an alcoholic based hand
wash or equivalent.
[organisation] provides personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect first aiders

and ill or injured persons from risks of exposure to harm from sharp objects and
blood or other body fluids. PPE complies with relevant Australian standards and
includes:
o disposable PVC, latex, and/or heavy duty gloves

o eye protection, such as goggles and safety glasses
o safety footwear
o resuscitation masks.
See Infection Control Policy for more information on the prevention and management
of the spread of infection.
8.6 First Aid Records
First aid records are integrated with the organisations incident and accident reporting
system. See Work Health and Safety Policy for more detail.
An Incident Report form is completed by the trained First Aid Officer and/or person
providing first aid and includes:
- date and time

- name of person receiving first aid
- description of symptoms
- treatment provided
- name of person providing first aid
- referral arrangements (e.g. ambulance, hospital, medical service)
- name of person completing Incident Report form.
The original copy of the Incident Report form is retained securely in the
[organisation] office.
If a person is transferred to a medical facility, a copy of the Incident Report form is to

accompany them.
All persons receiving and providing first aid have access to relevant Incident Report
forms arising from first aid incident.
9. References + Resources
9.1 Internal
Work Health and Safety Policy
Infection Control Policy
Incident Report Form
9.2 External
Legislation
Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011
Resources
WorkCover NSW 2004, The Community Services Safety Pack: A Guide to
Occupational Health & Safety. WorkCover NSW, Gosford.
WorkCover Authority of NSW website:

www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
This policy is adapted from the NADA First Aid Policy.

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Sample First Aid Policy

1. Purpose and Scope

- Injuries that may occur in the workplace (including fieldwork); and

First aiders are any people providing first aid.

Premises include offices and vehicles.

[organisation] is committed to access to high quality first aid.

Any person on [organisation]’s premises (staff, Board members, consumers,

First aid risks are regularly assessed, identified and managed.

Employees are educated in first aid awareness.

Appropriately qualified staff are trained first aid personnel.

[organisation] ensures effective implementation of first aid through:

- staff having access to policies and procedures relating to first aid

- provision of tailored training to persons with specific tasks

- mechanisms for monitoring compliance with first aid.

8.1 Assessing First Aid Requirements

Workplace activities influence potential harmful consequences for staff, consumers

Trained First Aid Officers include the following:

A person with one or more of the above qualifications is appointed by the

8.3 First Aid Facilities

8.4 First Aid Response

Emergency medical care and/or an ambulance is to be called if required.

- before and after contact with an ill or injured person

[organisation] provides personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect first aiders

o disposable PVC, latex, and/or heavy duty gloves

8.6 First Aid Records

- date and time

If a person is transferred to a medical facility, a copy of the Incident Report form is to

WorkCover Authority of NSW website:

This policy is adapted from the NADA First Aid Policy.

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