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Proactive Group Australia How to choose the right First Aid Kit User manual

  • Hello! I've reviewed the FastAid guide on how to choose the right first aid kit and am ready to answer your questions. This guide covers various first aid kit types like R1, R2, R3, and R4, designed for personal use, vehicles, and different workplace environments. It includes recommendations for kit case options, first aid room setup, and how often to check your kit. Let me know what you'd like to know!
  • Who is responsible to make sure my workplace is first aid compliant?
    What is a low risk worksite?
    What is a high risk worksite?
    What size worksite am I required to have a first aid room setup?
    How often should I check my first aid kit?
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Q. Who is responsible to make sure my workplace is first aid compliant?
A. The PBCU (Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking) otherwise known
as the employer.
Q. What is a low risk worksite?
A. A workplace where workers are not exposed to hazards that could result
in serious injury or illness. Examples; School’s, Library, Offices
Q. What is a high risk worksite?
A. A workplace where workers are exposed to hazards that could result in serious
injury or illness. Examples; Construction sites, tradies, manufacturing plants,
mine sites
Q. What size worksite am I required to have a first aid room setup?
A. Low risk site = 200+ persons
High risk site = 100+ persons
Q. How often should I check my first aid kit? As a recommendation:
A. Low risk worksite – once every 6 months
High risk worksite – at least once every 3 months
Q. How many trained First Aiders do I need?
A. We recommend every workplace has at least one trained first aider.
For larger workplaces you may need additional trained personnel.
This information is based FastAid’s recommendation only and does not take the place of professional advice or a site specific risk analysis for your exact needs.
VEHICLE
WORK VEHICLES
WORKPLACE
ANY PLACE OF WORK
PERSONAL
HOME & RECREATION
R2
Construction Sites
Warehousing
Industrial
Small Offices
Retail
Mine Sites
Tradies
R3
Construction Sites
Manufacturing
Small Offices
Trauma
Mine Sites
R4
Construction Sites
Distribution Centres
Manufacturing
Large Offices
First Aid Rooms
PERSONAL
Recreational
Personal
Household
Travel
R1
Work Vehicles
Taxies
Small Trucks
Couriers
Working on-site?
Choose a workplace
compliant kit R2, R3 or R4.
CASE OPTIONS
Durable wall
mountable steel
cabinet.
METAL
CABINET
Durable wall
mountable and
portable plastic case.
PLASTIC WALL
MOUNTABLE
Rugged and portable.
Ideal for tradies.
PLASTIC
TACKLE
Durable and portable.
Ideal grab and run
soft case.
SOFT
PACK
CASE OPTIONS
Durable wall mountable
and portable
plastic case.
PLASTIC WALL
MOUNTABLE
Durable and
portable. Ideal grab
and run soft case.
SOFT
PACK
WALKING DISTANCE
TO THE CLOSEST
FIRST AID KIT
1 MINUTE
AT LE AST
PER SEPARATE
BUILDING
1 KIT
AT LE AST
PER SEPARATE
LEVEL
1 KIT
ADDITIONAL RISK OF BURNS,
EYE OR SHARPS INJURIES?
Get compliant by adding a dedicated injury
kit from our additional kits range.
Ask our friendly team about stretchers,
first aid room equipment & defibrillators.
START HERE
1-25 1-25 1-50
ONE
PERSON
1-10
PERSONS PERSONS PERSONS PERSONS
Have you considered
first aid room
equipment, signage and
How to choose the right
First Aid Kit
Visit www.fastaid.com.au to discover our
full range of additional rst aid equipment to
ensure your workplace is compliant
and prepared.
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