MEDIQ First Aid Catalogue 2020 - Catalog - Page 11
FIRST AID AND THE RISK M ANAGEMENT PROCESS
FIRST AID AND THE RISK
MANAGEMENT PROCESS
50
LOW-RISK WORK:
FIRST AIDERS
FIRST AID KITS
FIRST AID ROOMS
1 first aider for every
50 workers
Basic first aid kit
Recommended for 200
workers or more
25
HIGH-RISK WORK:
FIRST AIDERS
FIRST AID KITS
FIRST AID ROOMS
1 first aider for every
25 workers
Basic first aid kit
plus additional
equipment identified
for specific risks
Recommended for 100
workers or more
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REMOTE HIGH-RISK WORK:
FIRST AIDERS
FIRST AID KITS
FIRST AID ROOMS
1 first aider for every
10 workers
In addition to the basic
first aid kit:
• Heavy-duty 10cm crepe
bandage for snake bites
• Large clean sheeting for
covering burns
• Thermal blanket for
treating shock
• Whistle and torch or light
for attracting attention
• Any equipment identified
for specific risks
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Source: First aid in the workplace (Code of Practice) July 2019.
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