SWA Code
First aid in the workplace
First aid risk assessment + provision.
In plain English
This guidance explains how to assess first aid needs and provide appropriate first aid in the workplace.
Safe Work NSW requires employers to follow this guidance. It helps businesses identify first aid needs. This includes assessing risks and providing trained personnel and equipment. The guidance was last revised in 2023. It applies to all workplaces in NSW.
Why it matters
Having adequate first aid arrangements reduces workplace injuries. It demonstrates a commitment to employee wellbeing. This can improve morale and reduce potential legal risks.
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Issuing regulator
SAFEWORK-NSW →Topics
Source: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/model-code-practice-first-aid-workplace. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.