RA_HO_16 — First Aid Provision¶
Document Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Document Reference | RA_HO_16 |
| Issue Date | 04/07/2025 |
| Next Review | 04/07/2026 |
| Assessed By | Sean Ashton (HSQE Consultant) |
| Approved By | Aaron Mason, Director |
| Classification | Controlled |
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Related: APP_07 Hazard Identification Log · APP_08 OHS Hazard Assessments Register
Task/Activity¶
Provision and maintenance of first aid arrangements
Location¶
All work locations including remote sites
Persons at Risk¶
- All staff
- Visitors
- Contractors
- Members of public
Hazards and Controls¶
| Hazard | Existing Controls | S | L | R | Additional Controls | S | L | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inadequate first aid coverage | Trained first aiders, first aid kits | 3 | 2 | 🟡 6 | Additional first aiders, enhanced kits | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| Expired/depleted supplies | Monthly checks, restocking procedure | 2 | 2 | 🟢 4 | Automated inventory, expiry tracking | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| Delayed emergency response | Emergency procedures, contact lists | 3 | 2 | 🟡 6 | Location what3words, trauma training | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| Cross-contamination | PPE in first aid kits, hygiene protocols | 2 | 2 | 🟢 4 | Enhanced PPE, sanitization procedures | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| Lack of specialist equipment | Basic first aid kits, assessment | 3 | 2 | 🟡 6 | AED provision, specialist kits | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| First aider competency | Initial training, certificates | 2 | 2 | 🟢 4 | Regular refreshers, scenario training | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| Remote location issues | Mobile first aid kits, communication | 3 | 2 | 🟡 6 | Satellite phones, enhanced kits | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
| Psychological first aid | Basic awareness, EAP service | 3 | 2 | 🟡 6 | Mental health first aiders, training | 2 | 1 | 🟢 2 |
PPE Requirements¶
- Disposable gloves
- Face shields/masks
- Aprons
- Eye protection
- Resuscitation aids
Training Requirements¶
- First Aid at Work
- Emergency First Aid
- Mental health first aid
- Defibrillator use
- Specific medical conditions
Emergency Procedures¶
- First aid response protocol
- Emergency services call procedure
- Casualty handover
- Post-incident support
- Record keeping
- Restock procedures
Monitoring¶
- First aider competency
- Kit inspection records
- Training compliance
- Near miss analysis
Risk Assessment Summary¶
Risk Scoring Matrix¶
- Severity (S): 1=Negligible, 2=Minor, 3=Serious, 4=Catastrophic
- Likelihood (L): 1=Remote, 2=Unlikely, 3=Likely, 4=Almost Certain
- Risk Rating: 🟢 Low (1-5), 🟡 Medium (6-11), 🔴 High (12-16)
Document Control¶
- All risk assessments reviewed annually
- Update following incidents or changes
- Approved by senior management
- Communicated to all relevant parties
Related Documents¶
- APP_07 Hazard Identification Log
- MAN01_INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS) MANUAL
- APP_12 Training Matrix
Risk Scoring Matrix (4 × 4)¶
- Severity (S): 1 = Negligible · 2 = Minor · 3 = Serious · 4 = Catastrophic
- Likelihood (L): 1 = Remote · 2 = Unlikely · 3 = Likely · 4 = Almost Certain
- Risk Rating (R = S × L): 🟢 Low (1-5) · 🟡 Medium (6-11) · 🔴 High (12-16)
This RA uses the same 4 × 4 matrix applied across APP_07, APP_08 and all sister RAs for auditor consistency.
How this document is approved
This document is maintained under AMWS's continuous-compliance model. Substantive revisions are reviewed and signed off by the Directors at the standing weekly Director / HSQE compliance call (Sean Ashton, Onyx + Leanne Mason). Currency, cross-references and minor edits are checked at the monthly Onyx site visit. The annual Management Review (September) provides the strategic-level confirmation. Compliance is therefore continuous, not gated on a single annual meeting.