NSW Code of Practice First Aid in the Workplace

https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/52152/First-aid-in-the-workplace-COP.pdf

NSW Code of Practice – First Aid in the Workplace

The NSW Code of Practice: First Aid in the Workplace provides guidance for employers on how to meet their obligations under work health and safety (WHS) laws.

It outlines the minimum requirements for first aid facilities, equipment, trained personnel and procedures needed to ensure workers receive immediate and effective assistance if injured or taken ill at work.

Under the Code of Practice, businesses must assess their workplace risks and determine:

• The number and level of trained first aiders required

• The appropriate first aid kits and contents

• Whether a dedicated first aid room is necessary

• How first aid will be accessed across different work areas

• How equipment will be maintained and restocked

The required first aid kit contents depend on:

• The size of the workforce

• The type of work being carried out

• The level of risk involved

• The workplace location (including remote or regional areas)

Complying with the NSW Code of Practice helps businesses:

• Meet their WHS legal obligations

• Provide timely care during workplace incidents

• Reduce risk exposure

• Maintain safer work environments

First aid kits used in NSW workplaces must be appropriate to the risk profile of the business and contain suitable, accessible equipment — not just a generic assortment of supplies.

Prepared workplaces respond faster, reduce harm, and support a stronger safety culture.