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First-aid requirements in the workplace

First Aid

“The immediate care given to a person who
has been injured prior to the obtain qualified
medical assistance”.

The role of first aid
• Preserve life
Effective first aid helps to save life

• Prevent condition from worsening
Treating the cause will prevent condition becoming worsening

• Promote Recovery
Constant support and treating minor injuries help to promote recovery.

The aim of first aid is to reduce the effects of injury or illness suffered at work, whether caused by
the work itself or not. First-aid provision must be ‘adequate and appropriate in the circumstances.

This means that sufficient first-aid

• Facilities
• Equipment
• Personnel

These arrangements must be readily available to employees at all times.

First-Aid Facilities

The first-aid room(s) should contain essential first-aid facilities and equipment, be easily accessible
to stretchers and be clearly signposted and identified. If possible, the room(s) should be reserved
exclusively for giving first aid.

• First-aid rooms should be centrally located with large enough space for emergencies
services to access.
• Well ventilated with adequate lighting, must be kept clean at all the times.
• Availability of chair, soaps and towels, waste disposal containers, etc.

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