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be provided to shower equipment in workplaces where there is a risk of:

    * exposure to hazardous chemicals resulting in skin absorption or contamination from infectious substances
    * serious burns to a large area of the face or body (including chemical or electrical burns
      or burns that are deep, in sensitive areas or greater than a 20 cent piece).
Shower facilities can consist of:

    * an appropriate deluge facility
    * a permanently rigged hand-held shower hose
    * a portable plastic or rubber shower hose that is designed to be easily attached to a tap spout—for small, relatively low risk workplaces where a fixed deluge facility would not be reasonably practicable but the risk of serious burns is still foreseeable (for example, a fish and chip shop).
Portable, self-contained eye wash or shower units have their own flushing fluid which needs to be refilled or replaced after use. Further guidance is available in AS 4775 – Emergency eyewash and shower equipment.

3.4 First aid facilities
A risk assessment will help determine the type of first aid facilities needed. For example, a clean, quiet area within the workplace that affords privacy to an injured or ill person may be suitable and practicable for some workplaces.
Access to a telephone for contacting emergency services or an emergency call system should be provided as part of all first aid facilities.

First aid rooms
A first aid room should be established at the workplace if a risk assessment indicates that it would be difficult to administer appropriate first aid unless a first aid room is provided.
For example, workers who carry out work at workplaces where there is a higher risk of serious injury or illness occurring that would not only require immediate first aid, but also further treatment by an emergency service, may benefit from having access to a dedicated first aid room.

A first aid room is recommended for:
    * low risk workplaces with 200 workers or more
    * high risk workplaces with 100 workers or more.
The contents of a first aid room should suit the hazards that are specific to the workplace.
The location and size of the room should allow easy access and movement of injured people
who may need to be supported or moved by stretcher or wheelchair.

The following items should be provided in the room:
    * a first aid kit appropriate for the workplace
    * hygienic hand cleanser and disposable paper towels
    * an examination couch with 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