What is covered in the first aid code of practice?

This Code of Practice provides practical guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking on how to comply with duties under the WHS Act and Regulations to provide adequate first aid facilities in the workplace. It includes information on first aid kits, procedures, facilities and training for first aiders.

What information would be found in a code of practice?

Codes of practice provide detailed safety and standards information on specific work tasks. A code of practice provides detailed information on specific work tasks to help you achieve the standards required under the work health and safety (WHS) laws.

What is the purpose of the model code of practice first aid in the workplace?

This model Code of Practice has been developed to provide practical guidance for persons who have duties to manage risks to health and safety under the WHS Act and Regulations applying in a jurisdiction to provide adequate first aid facilities in the workplace.

Is the Code of practice on first aid approved?

This Code of Practice on first aid in the workplace is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act (the WHS Act). An approved code of practice provides practical guidance on how to achieve the standards of work health and safety required under the WHS Act and the Work Health and Safety Regulations

When did the Code of practice start in Australia?

This code commences on 30 May 2014. This code is based on a national model code of practice developed by Safe Work Australia and approved by the Select Council on Workplace Relations in July 2012 as part of the harmonisation of work health and safety laws. Lets look at a brief overview and you can follow the link above for a FULL pdf version

What is the work health and Safety Code of practice?

Work Health and Safety (First Aid in the Workplace) Code of Practice 2015 This instrument is the Work Health and Safety (First Aid in the Workplace) Code of Practice 2015. This instrument commences on the day after it is registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments.

When to use first aid in the workplace?

First aid in the workplace Code of Practice 2021 Page 5 of 33 1. Introduction Providing immediate and effective first aid to workers or others who have been injured or become ill at the workplace may reduce the severity of the injury or illness. In some cases it could mean the difference between life and death.