First aid requirements at work fall into three categories:

·         Suitably stocked first aid kits and facilities

·         Where needed, an appropriate number of trained first aiders

·         Information for employees about first aid arrangements.

Exactly what’s needed at your workplace will depend on your individual circumstances. 

Some workplaces have greater risks of injury and illness because of the sort of work they do. These risks are important in deciding first aid requirements, because different first aid may be needed for different activities.

Circumstances that can affect your first aid needs include hazards common in your industry or workplace, dangerous chemicals or machinery used, dangerous activities like working at heights, the number of employees, and how far away you are from medical help.

You can use the Workplace First Aid Needs Assessment Checklist to help identify what’s needed at your workplace. This is included in the First Aid for Workplaces – a Good Practice Guide.