St John SA Local Government First Aid Education & Compliance Guide 2023/24

First Aid Training Overview First Aid Products South Australian councils are required to comply with Safe Work Australia’s minimum requirements for first aid equipment and facilities, just like with first aid training. This includes considering the safety of volunteers, contractors, subcontractors, and visitors at council premises. The necessary type and quantity of essential first aid equipment required for different settings can be found in Safe Work Australia’s First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice. The specific type of first aid kits and additional modules needed will vary based on the type of work being carried out and the work location. Emerging issues The increasing availability of defibrillators throughout Australia is a valuable resource for individuals who experience sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting. In Australia, around 25,000 people experience this condition each year, with as few as 5% surviving to be discharged from hospital. 2 In South Australia alone, only 1 in 10 people affected by cardiac arrest survive. 3 The chances of survival drop by 10% per minute without access to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), which is why having an AED available is crucial. 4

7 SOLUTIONS First Aid Kits • First aid kits suitable for all office and outdoor environments • Various sizes and applications, including wall mounts • Durable design including soft and hard cases • Fully customised options available • Waterproof kits

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First aid signage

All first aid kit items can be purchased separately Various items also available in bulk Sunscreen lotion, itch relief and antiseptic lotion

• Personal protective equipment such as face masks, hand sanitiser and surface wipes

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Automated External Defibrillators • Semi and fully automated options available • Adult and child suitable models • Safe and easy to use with audible prompts

2 Heart Foundation 2022, What is a cardiac arrest? 3 SA Ambulance Service 2022, Restart a Heart, 27 September 2022 4 Restart a Heart 2022, Restart a Heart Schools Presentation 2022

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Specific Modules Complement your standard first aid kits with modules suited to the individual workplace:

What you need to have...

Must-haves: Standard workplace kits • Office • Canteen • Fleet vehicles • Outdoor work areas • Works depots • Community centres

Recommended: Additional kits • • Other high risk areas (identified through a workplace first aid assessment)

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Burns Module: activities that may cause burns, e.g. cooking facilities, workshops and chemical handling.

Private vehicles for work purposes

Snake Bite Module: important for those working outdoors or in remote areas. Sprains & Strains Module: perfect for physical activities, e.g. in recreation centres.

Minimum number of first aid kits required, by Workplace Risk Rating • Low risk: 1 in 50 people • High risk: 1 in 25 people • Remote: 1 in 10 people Every worker must have access to first aid equipment at all times.

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