Arterial bleeds can become fatal fast. In regional areas or high-risk industries, waiting for an ambulance isn’t a plan—it’s a gamble. That’s why more Australians are turning to bleed control kits with a dedicated Major Bleed Module.
In this article, we break down what a major bleed module actually is, how it works, and why it’s now considered essential in first aid compliance—especially in workplaces across NSW and beyond.
What the Regulations Say
Safe Work Australia’s First Aid Code of Practice clearly states: employers must ensure immediate access to appropriate first aid equipment, tailored to the risks of the workplace.
If you're managing a site with machinery, remote access, or vehicles, trauma gear like tourniquets and trauma dressings isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s part of doing the job safely and legally.
What Is a Major Bleed Module?
A Major Bleed Module is a compact trauma set designed to control life-threatening haemorrhage. It’s built to stop bleeding fast and keep someone alive until emergency services arrive.
What’s inside?
- TGA-registered windlass tourniquet
- Emergency trauma dressing (ETD)
- Hemostatic gauze or blood clotting dressing
- Gloves, trauma shears, antiseptic
This isn’t basic first aid. It’s pre-hospital bleeding control. And it saves lives.
Real-World Lessons from the Field
At Assurance First Aid Kits, we train hundreds of people every month across Dubbo and regional NSW. The biggest shock most clients get? Realising their current kit wouldn’t cope with a serious emergency.
We’ve seen major bleeds on mine sites, farms, sports ovals, and highways. We’ve also seen preventable deaths where no trauma gear was on hand. When someone bleeds out in 3–5 minutes, there’s no time to improvise. You either have the gear—or you don’t.
Which Kit Has It?
Most retail kits don’t include real bleed control. If your kit doesn’t contain a windlass tourniquet, an emergency trauma dressing, and hemostatic gauze—it’s not compliant with high-risk scenarios.
Our Bleed Control Kits include everything you need to treat major bleeds. They’re built for Australian conditions, packed with TGA-listed consumables, and designed for first responders, event medics, and compliance managers who take safety seriously.
Need to check your current kit? Download our free First Aid Kit Checklist. If you're missing anything critical, you'll know straight away.
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Want Help Choosing the Right Kit?
Use our live chat to speak directly with me—Samantha. I’m an EMT and Trainer with 20+ years of experience helping Australian businesses stay safe, compliant, and ready for anything.
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