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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Workplace first aid facility may involve: | First aid room/clinicFirst aid kits suited to specific workplace needsFirst aid equipment and resourcesAvailability of personnel trained to provide first aid |
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Workplace first aid management must take into account: | Workplace policies and proceduresIndustry/site specific regulations, codesWorkplace WHS requirementsState and territory workplace health and safety legislative requirements |
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Workplace and legislative requirements for a first aid facility include: | State/territory regulations, legislation and policiesSpecific industry requirements, regulations and/or WHS issuesSpecific hazards present in the workplace Number of employees in the workplace Number of different workplace sites/locationsProximity to local services, including doctors, hospital, ambulance and other emergency services |
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First aid resources may include but are not limited to: | Non-consumables: Equipment, such as:oxygen resuscitation/cylindersAEDthermometersauto-injectors back boardsstretcherssoft bag resuscitatorfirst aid kitcasualty's medicationanalgesic inhalersanalgesic gas equipmentresuscitation mask or barrierspacer devicecervical collarsPersonal Protective EquipmentRelevant texts and documentation, such as:Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelinesfirst aid principles, policies and proceduresreference materials including SDSs, relevant Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulationsfirst aid code of practice/compliance codesworkplace records and blanksCommunication systems and equipment |
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First aid resources may include but are not limited to: | Consumables:First aid kits, including bandages, tape, scissors, splinter removers, antiseptic, eye management, disinfectants, resuscitation masks, emergency numbers and contacts, etcDressingsOintmentsCold packsAnalgesicsSplintsSharps disposalBio-hazardous waste bags/binsMedical grade oxygen BandagesMedicationPersonal protective equipmentEye washDisinfectantsBronchodilators |
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Workplace hazards and risks may include: | Hazards associated with workplace equipment, machinery, substances and processesEnvironmental risksRisks associated with first aid response involving:first aid equipment (oxygen cylinders, AED)exposure to blood and other body substancesrisk of further injury to the casualtyrisks associated with the proximity of other workers and bystanders |
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First aid bodies and professional organisations may include: | Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC)Support GroupsRegistered Providers/AuthoritiesEmergency services |
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First aid management skills must include: | Administration of analgesic gases in accordance with ARC Guidelines, state/territory regulations, legislation and policies and industry requirementsCPRInfection controlAED (where available) |
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First aid management must account for: | Location and nature of the workplaceEnvironmental conditions e.g. electricity, biological risks, weather, motor vehicle accidentsLocation of emergency services personnelNumber of casualties and potential casualtiesUse and availability of first aid equipment, resources and pharmaceuticalsTypes of dangers/risks to the casualty and any others in the vicinity of the situationConfined spaces, subject to industry need |
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Documentation may include: | Incident/injury reportsCasualty history formsDisease notificationWorkcover formsMedication registersWorkers' compensationDay bookPre-participation records (sport)Medical historiesManagement recordsStock recordsInfection control recordsTraining recordsFirst aid risk assessment |