SA Local Government | St John First Aid Education and Compliance Guide 2025

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St John Ambulance SA

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Welcome to the 2025 edition of our First Aid Education & Compliance Guide, tailored specifically for local government areas. Understanding your requirements Does your council meet the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Act and Regulations? St John SA helps your council comply by providing the necessary equipment, facilities, and training. Emerging Issues In 2021-22, Safe Work Australia recorded 127,800 serious work-related injury claims. The most common causes were body stress, falls, trips, and slips. Despite a 4.2% decrease in claim rates since 2017-18, the costs and median time lost per injury have risen, highlighting the critical need for effective first aid measures in the workplace. 1 How we can help St John SA supports your first aid needs with • First aid training • First aid products • Automated External Defibrillators • Expert advice • Resources and equipment

WHS Key Statistics 127,800 Serious claims (count) 10.3 8.0 weeks Incidence rate 1 (serious claims per 1000 workers)

$15,743

Median compensation paid

6.5

Frequency rate (serious claims per 1000 workers)

Median time lost

1 Safe Work Australia Key WHS statistics Australia 2022

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