Workplace First Aid Resources
Whether you manage a small team or a large site, first aid readiness is part of your workplace safety obligations.
Here you’ll find simple, practical resources to help your business meet first aid requirements and respond confidently when it matters most.
Quick Overview
If you’re not sure where to start, these guides outline what Safe Work SA expects and how to assess your own first aid needs.
🔗 Safe Work Australia –First aid in the workplace Code of Practice (PDF)
Official national guidance on assessing risks, training requirements, and selecting first aid equipment.
🟩 Coming soon: Workplace First Aid Requirements – Quick Overview (Infographic)
A one-page summary of first aiders by risk level, kit checks, and training cycles.
First Aid Kits and Equipment
Keeping your first aid kits stocked, organised and easy to access saves valuable time in an emergency.
Use these checklists and guides to stay compliant with Safe Work SA expectations.
Links:
🔗 First Aid Kit Compliance Checklist
Use this checklist to review and restock your workplace kits in line with Safe Work SA expectations.
🟩 Coming soon: First Aid Kit Resources & Restock Tool (QR-linked)
A practical reference for tracking used items, expiry dates and restocking needs.
Incident Management and Reporting
Your workplace should already have its own reporting and record-keeping processes in place for any injuries or first aid incidents.
This section outlines a simple process you can adapt and use to support your existing systems.
Safe Hands SA also offers training and support on incident management — helping teams respond calmly, document accurately, and meet WHS compliance expectations.
Downloads:
🆕 Incident Management Flowchart (PDF)
A simple, optional reference showing the key steps — respond, record, restock, review.
Note: Always follow your organisation’s approved policies and documentation.
Safety Meetings and Team Discussions
Regular safety meetings (or toolbox talks) keep first aid top of mind and help prevent incidents before they occur.
Use these sessions to:
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Review where first aid kits and AEDs are located
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Check expiry dates and restock needs
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Confirm who’s trained in First Aid or CPR
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Discuss near misses or small issues before they become serious
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Plan refresher training or equipment updates
🟩 Safety Meeting Template – First Aid Readiness (PDF)
Use for toolbox talks, team meetings or WHS discussions to record kit checks, trained staff, and safety updates.
Related Reading
Learn more about your responsibilities and how to keep your workplace compliant with these blog posts from Safe Hands SA.
🔗 Workplace First Aid Requirements: Managing Risk and Reputation
Step-by-step guide to meeting your workplace obligations and managing first aid risks.
🔗 SA’s AED Legislation: What You Need to Know and Why CPR Training is Essential
Understand South Australia’s AED requirements and how to ensure your staff can respond confidently.
The information provided on this page is for general guidance to help workplaces understand their first aid responsibilities under Safe Work requirements.
It does not replace the Code of Practice: First Aid in the Workplace or any applicable legislation.
Each business must assess its own risks and ensure first aid arrangements meet current legal and operational needs.