First Aid Assessment Example
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Last updated 7/30/2026
First Aid Assessment Example
Business Name: Apex Plumbing Solutions Pty Ltd Trading Name: Apex Plumbing ABN: 12 345 678 901 Address of Workplace: 25 Builder Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 Date of Assessment: 15/05/2024 Assessment Review Date: 15/05/2025 Name of Assessor: John Smith Position: Site Manager
1. Workplace Profile
Industry: Construction (Plumbing) Number of Workers: 12 Number of Visitors/Public per day: 2 Work Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-4pm Shift Work: No Remote or Isolated Work: No (Urban location)
2. Hazard Identification
| Hazard | Risk Level | Potential Injury Required |
|---|---|---|
| Use of angle grinders and cut-off saws | High | Cuts, Eye injuries, Amputation |
| Exposure to hot pipes and soldering | Medium | Thermal burns |
| Manual handling of heavy materials | High | Back injuries, Muscular strain |
| Work in excavations/trenches | High | Fractures, Head injury, Crush injury |
| Use of cleaning solvents and glues | Medium | Dermatitis, Eye irritation |
3. First Aid Risk Determination
Overall Workplace Risk Level: High
Justification: The nature of plumbing work involves hazardous machinery, risk of cuts and burns, and manual handling. The Code of Practice classifies construction work as high risk.
4. First Aider Requirements
Current Number of Trained First Aiders: 1 (John Smith)
Calculated Required Number: 1
(Reference: High risk workplace with 12 workers requires 1:25 ratio. One is sufficient, but a backup is recommended.)
Action Required: Appoint one backup staff member (Sarah Jones) to complete HLTAID011 training within 3 months to cover absences.
5. First Aid Kits
Location of Kit 1: Site Office Type of Kit: High Risk (Class B) Service Date: 01/06/2024
Location of Kit 2: Ute/Service Vehicle Type of Kit: Portable High Risk Kit Service Date: 01/06/2024
Additional Specialised Equipment Required: Burn gel dressings, Eye wash pods (portable), Heavy duty bandages for bleeding control.
6. First Aid Facilities
Is a First Aid Room required? No
Hygiene Facilities: Access to clean running water and hand washing soap in the site office and client amenities.
7. Access to Emergency Services
Ambulance response time estimate: 8-12 minutes
Emergency contact procedure: Call 000. Gate code is 1234. Meet emergency services at the front gate.
Do emergency services require special access instructions? Yes, keep access road clear of materials.
8. Defibrillator (AED)
Is an AED on site? No
Location: N/A (Note: Will purchase AED for site office next financial quarter due to high risk nature of tools.)
9. Consultation
Names of workers consulted: John Smith, Sarah Jones, Mike Brown
Date of Consultation: 10/05/2024
10. Sign Off
Signature: J. Smith Date: 15/05/2024
Manager/PCBU Signature: A. White Date: 16/05/2024
Notes
Annotation 1: The business correctly identified as High Risk due to construction activities. Annotation 2: The calculation of first aiders follows the 1:25 ratio for high risk. Annotation 3: Two kits are listed because work happens in a vehicle and on site. Annotation 4: Specific hazards like grinders and hot work dictated the need for specialized burn and eye gear.
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First Aid Assessment
A structured review to determine first aid needs for a workplace. It ensures you have the right equipment and trained staff for specific risks.