This subtopic contains guidance and tools relating to first aid provision in an office-based workplace. Other industry and workplace-specific requirements may apply in different working environments.
The term ‘first aid’ relates to cases where people need preventative help or treatment from medical practitioners or nurses, and also to the treatment of minor injuries by non-medical professionals.
There are various legislative requirements relating to first aid in the workplace, including in relation to:
the provision of first aid
first aiders
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