Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00415:body:0:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00415
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 25692–28347

waterproof surface and disposable sheets
    * an examination lamp with magnifier
    * a cupboard for storage
    * a container with disposable lining for soiled waste
    * a container for the safe disposal of sharps
    * a bowl or bucket (minimum two litres capacity)
    * electric power points
    * a chair and a table or desk
    * a telephone and/or emergency call system
    * the names and contact details of first aiders and emergency organisations.
A first aid room should:
    * be located within easy access to a sink with hot and cold water (where this is not provided
      in the room) and toilet facilities
    * offer privacy via screening or a door
    * be easily accessible to emergency services (minimum door width of 1 metre for stretcher access)
    * be well lit and ventilated
    * have an appropriate floor area (14 square metres as a guide)
    * have an entrance that is clearly marked with first aid signage.
Maintaining a first aid room should be allocated to a trained occupational first aider, except where this room is part of a health centre or hospital.

Health centres
Health centres staffed by a registered health practitioner (a doctor or nurse) or paramedic can provide emergency medical treatment and cater to the types of hazards in high risk workplaces.
A health centre may be established in the workplace (e.g. at a large mine site) or, if readily available, external emergency services may be used.

If a health centre is located at the workplace, the facility should:
    * be self-contained
    * be located at ground level where possible in a quiet, clean area that is a safe distance from hazardous operations and clear of any general thoroughfare
    * be convenient and accessible to workers at the times that they work and have an entrance clearly marked with health centre signage
    * have walls, floors and ceilings that are made of impervious materials and are easy to clean
    * have enough space to accommodate first aid equipment.

3.5 First aiders
Regulation 42: A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that an adequate number of workers are trained to administer first aid at the workplace or that workers have access to an adequate number of other people who have been trained to administer first aid.
First aid in the workplace can be provided in a number of ways:

    * training one or more of your own workers to administer first aid
    * arranging for a person who does not work for you to administer first aid to your workers provided they have been trained to do so. These may be first aiders of other businesses who share your workplace or other persons who are