St John SA Local Government First Aid Education & Compliance

First Aid Training Understanding your first aid requirements You are not alone if you are unsure whether your council meets all requirements under the Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Act and Regulations. In fact, over the years there have been a number of gaps within the South Australian local government ranging from lack of equipment and facilities, to not having enough or any nominated first aiders, to first aid qualifications not matching the level of risk. This guide will help you breakdown the complexities of compliance and St John SA is here to help you to meet your requirements and understand the responsibilities with first aid compliance. Emerging issues Safe Work Australia 2021 recorded a total of 120,355 serious claims of work-related injury and disease. The most common work cover claims were as a result of injuries occurring from body stressing, falls, trips and slips. While the rate of serious claims for work-related injuries, diseases and fatalities has decreased by 23% since the early 2000s, the related costs have increased significantly. The percentage of costs borne by employers has also risen – yet another reason to make workplaces safer. Conquering Complexity

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According to Safe Work Australia’s First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice, a first aid ready workplace needs to have...

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... a sufficient number of accredited first aiders present Training solutions and how to access funded training

... fully stocked, up-to-date first aid resources & equipment Choose fromour broad range of first aid products

... consideredwhere defibrillators should be located AEDs suited to your workplace, vehicles and public spaces

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... first aid procedures and drills in place St John SA can assist youwith a range of on-site services

The LGA Workers Compensation Scheme recognises the importance of being First Aid Ready and have made funding available to Members for first aid training. Contact St John SA for more information. Access FUNDED St John first aid training The Safe Work Australia First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice (2018) provides practical guidance to achieve compliance with the WHS Act and Regulations. St John SA refers to this Code when assessing workplaces and making recommendations specific to your situation.

Safe Work Australia (2021), Key WHS statistics Australia 2021

Here’s howwe can help... Compliance doesn’t need to be a challenge. Let our first aid experts help simplify compliance! Use this guide to find out more about first aid training requirements and how you can access funding for St John training courses. Our team can assist with everything around first aid compliance, including; training, resources, equipment, procedures and drills.

email: courses@stjohnsa.com.au

Simply fill out the enquiry form at the back of this guide or give us a call.

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