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procedures to ensure that workers have a clear understanding of first aid in their workplace. The procedure should cover:
    * the type of first aid kits and where they are located
    * the location of first aid facilities such as first aid rooms
    * who is responsible for the first aid kits and facilities and how frequently they should be checked and maintained
    * how to establish and maintain appropriate communication systems (including equipment and procedures) to ensure rapid emergency communication with first aiders
    * the communication equipment and systems to be used when first aid is required (especially for remote and isolated workers). These procedures should contain information about how to locate the communication equipment, who is responsible for the equipment and how it should be maintained
    * the work areas and shifts that have been allocated to each first aider. These procedures should contain the names and contact details of each first aider
    * arrangements to ensure first aiders receive appropriate training
    * arrangements for ensuring that workers receive appropriate information, instruction and training in relation to first aid
    * seeking information when a worker commences work about any first aid needs that may require specific treatment in a medical emergency, such as severe allergies. Information about a worker's health must be kept confidential and only provided to first aiders with the worker's consent
    * how to report injuries and illnesses that may occur in the workplace
    * practices to avoid exposure to blood and body substances – refer to Appendix D
    * what to do when a worker or other person is too injured or ill to stay at work, for example if they require assistance with transport to a medical service, home or somewhere else where they can rest and recover
    * access to debriefing or counselling services to support first aiders and workers after a serious workplace incident.

Record-keeping
A record of any first aid treatment given should be kept by the first aider and reported to managers on a regular basis to assist reviewing first aid arrangements. First aid treatment records are subject to requirements under Health Records legislation.

Procedures and plans for managing an emergency

Regulation 43: A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that an emergency plan is prepared for the workplace that provides procedures to respond effectively in an emergency.
The emergency procedures must include:
    * an effective response to an emergency situation
    * procedures for evacuating the workplace
    * notification of emergency services at the earliest opportunity
    * medical treatment and assistance, and
    * effective communication between the person authorised by the person conducting the business or undertaking to co-ordinate the emergency response and all persons at the