How to tell if your business is First Aid Code compliant

What is the compliance code for First Aid Training in the workplace? And why do we even need it?

Occupational Health & Safety Law clearly states that employers have an obligation to “provide, as far as is reasonably practicable, a safe working environment and adequate facilities for the welfare of their employees.”

Which, if you think about it, is a very fair and reasonable thing. After all no one going to work should face any unreasonable risks and if they do, they should have the help and support they need.

Employers must provide adequate facilities for welfare of employees

The law goes on to say that employers must provide “adequate facilities for the welfare of employees at any workplace under the employer’s management and control”.

That “safe working environment” and “adequate facilities” clearly cover such things as having the appropriate first aid measures in place, including of course first aid kits AND suitably trained first aid officers.

It’s interesting to note the law extends beyond employees to contractors and their staff who visit or work in locations under the employer’s management or control.

What are the penalties for my business if I don't comply with the First Aid Code?

The law provides two options for businesses to comply with the Code.

The first is a prescribed approach where the number of first aid officers is specified as well as their duties and training. Also prescribed is the number of first aid kits and their contents. Even the number of first aid rooms to be provided is specified!

The second approach, which applies mostly to “micro-businesses” of less than 10 employees, may only require the employer to provide first aid kits if they are deemed “low risk”.

The final approach, which applies to larger businesses and those with higher levels of risk, entails having to do a risk assessment first to work out exactly what is needed for that particular business to determine the number of first aid officers required, their training level, first aid kits, rooms and other details.

Why do companies need to keep their first aid officers up to date with training?

Bottom line is that employers do need to keep their first aid officers up to date with their training and ensure their first aid kits are on-site and fully stocked.

At Results First Aid we can help you with all of that right now. We offer both on-site and off-site training for companies, organisations and individuals across Melbourne & Victoria.

Q. What First Aid courses are available onsite for groups in the Melbourne area?

A. At Results First Aid all our first aid and CPR training courses are available to be delivered onsite to any business, organisation, school, aged care facility, anywhere throughout the Melbourne metropolitan area and right across Victoria too. If you have at least 10 people available for one group training session we will come to you. We have all the equipment and facilities required for onsite training anywhere and are flexible in the timing of how we delivere to you. To book onsite first aid training with us simply click this link: https://www.resultsfirstaid.com/contact

Q. Can first aid training be delivered at our workplace?

Yes. Results First Aid have the capacity to deliver First Aid & CPR training to any workplace anywhere in Melbourne and across the whole of Victoria.

Q. How many staff can you train at once?

At Results First Aid we have capacity to easily deliver training for up to 100 staff in one session. And we have in the past delivered training to 200 teachers at the same time in one school.

Q. How often do staff need to renew their CPR training?

CPT training refresher course MUST be done every 12 months. This is to ensure your staff are kept up to date with the latest training methods and can deliver the best possible outcome in an emergency.

Q. What does onsite training cost for businesses?

Onsite training is not expensive provided you have at least 10 staff to be trained at the one time. It can be the same price as off-site training depending on your final numbers but more convenient. Best to contact us to 1300 661 065 and our friendly staff will organise the best price possible for you.

Q. Can first aid training be done onsite at our workplace?

A. Yes, absolutely! Provided you have 10 or more staff who need to be trained in First Aid at the same time, we can provide onsite training at your workplace anywhere in the Melbourne area or even anywhere in Victoria.

Q. How much does corporate CPR training cost?

A. The standard price for CPR training is $79 per person. However if your business has more than 10 people being trained at a time, we are happy to negotiate a special group rate for you. Please call us on 1300 661 065 or email training@resultsfirstaid.com

Q. Can we book group first aid training for staff?

A. Yes, you can definitely book a group first aid training session for your staff. Depending on how many people you wish to train at the same time, we can do this either at our training centre in Truganina or, for a group of 10 or more, we can come and do the training onsite at your premises. We can negotiate a group rate for you if you would like to discuss that. Please call us on 1300 661 065 or visit our website to complete the online enquiry form. Our staff will respond quickly to your request.

Q. How long does workplace first aid training take?

A. The standard course time for the HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (Includes CPR) Course is 6 hours. This allows for a lunch break. If your staff want to do blended training they can complete all the theory training online and then attend for 1.5 hours to get their practical assessment done in person. How long the online component takes is up to them and you.

Q. Can employees complete first aid training online?

A. Yes, Results First Aid offers online First Aid training for employees, individuals etc The main part of the course, with all the theory, is done online at a time and place that suits the employee. (At the office, at home, wherever and whenever it suits them, and you.) Once the theory component of the training is completed, then the employee attends a 1.5 hour practical assessment at our Truganina training centre where we can check out their skills and give them a pass.

Q. Do you offer weekend or after-hours workplace training?

A. Yes, absolutely! We offer training every Saturday and at least 1 Sunday every month. We can also organise for early morning or evening classes if you have sufficient number of people who wish to be trained. We often run onsite first aid training for schools either before or after school hours so that teaching staff can attend. We are very flexible in our approach. If you have a need for First Aid training outside of regular hours, please contact us on 1300 661 065 or email training@resultsfirstaid.com We will be happy to discuss your needs and work with you to find the best solution.

Q. How many staff can attend one training session?

A. For training at our Truganina training centre we have 3 training rooms with a total maximum capacity of 80 people. So that is the total number we could train in one session at our centre. However if you have a large group of people to train all in one session, it is usually more practical for us to organise onsite training at your premises. We have comfortably trained up to 200 teachers at one time and have capacity to train even more. If you have a large group please contact us on 1300 661 065 or email training@resultsfirstaid.com

Q. Can we organise training across multiple office locations?

A. Yes, definitely. We can do this. We do this regularly for a number of clients. Provided you have at least 10 people at each location, we can do this for you. We have a large number of trainers on staff. If this is something your business needs please contact us on 1300 661 065 or email training@resultsfirstaid.com