MEDIQ First Aid Catalogue 2020 - Catalog - Page 10
IM P O R TA N T I N FO RM AT I O N
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
THE AIM OF FIRST AID
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THE FIVE P’S
1. PRESERVE life.
2. PROTECT injured from further harm.
3. PROVIDE pain relief.
4. PREVENT injury or illness worsening.
5. PROVIDE reassurance to the casualty.
REGULATORY BODIES:
For more information visit the following (reference source as follows):
1. WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT
(www.legislation.gov.au)
2. FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE -CODE OF PRACTICE (JULY, 2019)
(www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au)
3. AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS (PORTABLE FIRST AID KITS FOR USE BY
CONSUMERS) AS2675 -1983
Full document available from Standards Australia.
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