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* If new information is obtained about a previously unidentified hazard, review the first aid measures you have put in place.
The following questions can assist you to review first aid and assess whether improvement is needed:

       * Do the first aid kits and modules suit the hazards at your workplace?
       * Are more first aid kits required?
       * Are first aid kits accessible to workers?
       * Are first aid kits well maintained and identifiable to workers?
       * Is a first aid room or health centre required?
       * Are first aid facilities well maintained?
       * Do first aiders have the skills and competencies required of them and are their skills up-to-date?
       * Do workers know how to access first aiders?
       * Are more first aiders needed?
       * Do workers have access to first aiders at all times?
       * Do workers and other people know what to in an emergency situation?
       * Is there easy access for emergency services, such as parking for an ambulance?

APPENDIX A – FIRST AID AND THE RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS

APPENDIX B – EXAMPLE OF A FIRST AID ASSESSMENT

This assessment of first aid requirements is included as an example only. It does not reflect the consultative processes that must occur or detail the assessment of each identified hazard.

ABC Company - Office and manufacturing operation

The size and location of the workplace

Number of floors                                                                     2
Access between floors                                                                Lifts and stairs
Nearest hospital                                                                     6 kilometres
Nearest medical or occupational health service                                       2 kilometres
Maximum time to medical service                                                      15 minutes
The number and composition of the workers and other persons at the workplace
Number of workers                                                                    80 (15 office / 65 factory)
Number of other persons                                                              2 to 5 visitors per day
Shifts                                                                               3
Overtime worked                                                                      Yes – regularly
Remote or isolated workers                                                           None
Injuries, illnesses and incidents
Last 12 months' claims data                                                          5 × abrasions
                                                                                     3 × falls
Incidents not resulting in injury                                                    Incident where a trolley carrying disinfectants overturned
Other                                                                                Worker handling a solvent reported symptoms of eye irritation and dizziness
Nature of the work being carried out and the nature of the hazards at the workplace

Hazards                                                                              How the hazard could cause harm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Likelihood of occurrence and degree of harm
   * Hazardous chemicals:                                                               * Respiratory illnesses, cancers and dermatitis                                                                                                                                                                                                                         * Possible risk of daily exposure to hazardous chemicals for 2 cleaners. Good ventilation is provided. Protective equipment such as gloves and aprons are used by workers.
       * Solvents                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               * Possible risk of daily exposure to noise for 65 factory workers. Low noise emitting machines have been purchased. Protective equipment such as ear plugs is used by workers.
       * Disinfectants                                                                  * Hearing damage                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        * Low risk of daily exposure to manual handling