First Aid for Students and Staff

First Aid Risk Assessment

The principal or their delegate must assess the first aid requirements of the workplace by completing a First Aid Risk Assessment in consultation with the Health and Safety Representative (HSR) and (or) first aid officer(s). The assessment is to include:

• size and layout of the school
• high risk areas (technology, food technology, science)
• number of campuses
• the number of staff and students in the school
• the nature of hazards
• the previous incidents and injuries
• authorised after-hours programs
• the nature and location of regular school excursions and camps school leased or owned vehicles
• location of the school (for example, proximity to medical facilities).