{"id":52574,"date":"2023-10-16T14:24:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T03:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstaidpro.com.au\/?p=52574"},"modified":"2023-10-16T14:24:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T03:54:36","slug":"when-does-a-first-aider-have-a-duty-of-care-to-provide-first-aid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstaidpro.com.au\/blog\/when-does-a-first-aider-have-a-duty-of-care-to-provide-first-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"When Does a First Aider Have a Duty of Care to Provide First Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
First Aid in the Workplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In every workplace, it is imperative to have provisions for first aid, including necessary equipment, facilities, and, in certain cases, individuals who are trained in administering first aid. This ensures a safe environment for employees and visitors alike. First aid encompasses the immediate care and treatment provided to an individual who is suffering from an injury or illness. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
It serves as a crucial bridge until more advanced medical care is accessible or until the person in question recovers. The primary objectives of first aid are manifold: to preserve life, mitigate the progression of illness or injury, alleviate pain whenever feasible, facilitate recovery and safeguard the unconscious. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This vital intervention has the potential to significantly diminish the severity of an injury or illness. In the most critical circumstances, it can make the pivotal difference between life and death.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Responsibility of Businesses or PCBUs<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Every workplace bears a legal obligation to ensure that ample provisions for first aid are in place.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The term ‘person conducting a business or undertaking’ (PCBU) encompasses a wide range of modern working arrangements, which collectively refer to businesses in common parlance. If you fall under the category of a PCBU at a workplace, you are required to:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ensuring adequate first aid equipment for the workplace.<\/span><\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Guarantee that each worker within the premises has ready access to the designated first aid equipment.<\/span><\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ensure the availability of facilities (like a first aid room) for the administration of first aid.<\/span><\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n
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