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Manage first aid in the workplace

Manage first aid in the workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTFA403B
State Code
D8250
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2011
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
Nominal Hours
10
Description
DescriptorThis unit addresses the establishment and maintenance of facilities to enable or facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in the workplace
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish a workplace first aid facility
  • 1.1 Plan a first aid facility in the workplace to address workplace and legislative requirements
  • 1.2 Identify potential workplace hazards and assess associated risks as a basis for determining first aid resource requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and prepare first aid equipment and resources required to address identified workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Identify personnel requirements in line with legislative and workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Establish and maintain links with relevant first aid bodies and professional organisations to maintain currency in the field and for referral purposes
  • 1.6 Access and provide information in the workplace to encourage risk minimisation and facilitate access to first aid facilities as appropriate
2. Manage a workplace first aid facility
  • 2.1 Monitor and maintain availability of adequate resources to support workplace first aid response
  • 2.2 Conduct regular inspections of stock and equipment to ensure currency and operational readiness in line with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Ensure equipment is recovered and reprocessed and that waste is disposed of safely according to legislative and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Ensure equipment and resources are stored and maintained in line with relevant legislation and manufacturer's/supplier's instructions
  • 2.5 Contribute to the review of risks in the workplace and validation of organisation policies and procedures relating to the provision of first aid
  • 2.6 Contribute to planning for response to major workplace incidents
  • 2.7 Deploy appropriate equipment, resources and personnel to ensure timely and effective first aid response in line with workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Use safe manual handling techniques
3. Manage workplace first aid records
  • 3.1 Ensure documentation is completed as required according to legislation and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Maintain first aid records in line with legislative requirements and workplace security practices
  • 3.3 Send relevant documents to appropriate bodies in line with workplace and legislative requirements
  • 3.4 Maintain confidentiality of records and information in line with privacy principles and statutory and/or organisation policies
4. Evaluate the provision of first aid in the workplace
  • 4.1 Evaluate management of workplace incidents and develop an action plan in consultation with relevant parties to improve first aid response in the workplace if required
  • 4.2 Participate in debriefing/evaluation in order to improve future operations and address individual needs
  • 4.3 Ensure first aid response is provided in a culturally aware, sensitive and respectful manner
  • 4.4 Implement and evaluate workplace management procedures in accordance with risk assessment
  • 4.5 Formulate and review contingency planning to identify and select alternative management principles and procedures as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9256 HLTFA403A Manage first aid in the workplace Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD147 HLTFA403C Manage first aid in the workplace Unit of competency
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