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aid requirement

3. FIRST AID EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES and TRAINING

The information provided in this chapter may be used as a guide to determine the appropriate first aid equipment, facilities, first aiders and procedures needed in various workplaces.
First aid equipment, facilities and first aiders must be accessible to workers whenever they work, including those working night shifts or overtime.

3.1 First aid kits
All workers must be able to access a first aid kit. This will require at least one first aid kit to be provided at their workplace.

Contents
The first aid kit should provide basic equipment for administering first aid for injuries including:
    * cuts, scratches, punctures, grazes and splinters
    * muscular sprains and strains
    * minor burns
    * amputations and/or major bleeding wounds
    * broken bones
    * eye injuries
    * shock.
The contents of first aid kits should be based on a risk assessment. For example, there may
be higher risk of eye injuries and a need for additional eye pads in a workplace where:
    * chemical liquids or powders are handled in open containers
    * spraying, hosing or abrasive blasting operations are carried out
    * there is any possibility of flying particles causing eye injuries
    * there is a risk of splashing or spraying of infectious materials
    * welding, cutting or machining operations are carried out.
Additional equipment may be needed for serious burns and remote workplaces.

The recommended content of a typical first aid kit and information on additional equipment
is provided in Appendix C.

Design of kits
First aid kits can be any size, shape or type to suit your workplace, but each kit should:
    * be large enough to contain all the necessary items
    * be immediately identifiable with a white cross on green background that is prominently displayed on the outside
    * contain a list of the contents for that kit
    * be made of material that will protect the contents from dust, moisture and contamination.

Location
In the event of a serious injury or illness, quick access to the kit is vital. First aid kits should be kept in a prominent, accessible location and able to be retrieved promptly. Access should also be ensured in security-controlled workplaces. First aid kits should be located close to areas where there is a higher risk of injury or illness. For example, a school with a science laboratory or carpentry workshop should have first aid kits located in these areas. If the workplace occupies several floors in a multi-storey building, at least one kit should be located on every second floor. Emergency floor plans displayed in the workplace should include the location of first aid kits.

A portable first aid kit should be provided in