Choosing The Right First Aid Kit for Your Workplace. by Safer Oz Industries www.saferoz.com.au
Consider
the causes of work related injury and illness and assess the likelihood
(risk) of work injuries and work related illness occurring. Factors
employers and responsible persons should consider when selecting first
aid kits, equipment and assigning trained personnel include; • Size and Layout of the Workplace •
Number and distribution of employees such as shift work, overtime and
flexible hours • Nature of hazards in the workplace and severity of
risk • Location of the workplace in respect to Doctors Surgeries &
Hospitals • Known occurrences of accidents or illnesses; and •
Consultation with employees
