What First Aid do I need in the workplace?
Regulations in the Law makes on provision for minimum contents of a factory or home/office kit and location of kits as well as signage contained in section 3 of the General Safety Regulations (GNR 1031 of 30 May 1986)
The South African Health and Safety Regulations states that "an employer shall take all reasonable steps that are necessary to ensure persons at work receives prompt first aid treatment in case of injury or emergency. This includes training of employees in first aid skills by a recognised training instituion.
The Regulation makes provision that first aid facilities must be provided "Where more than five employees are employed at the work place"
First Aid Kits must be correctly placed and accessible for treatment when needed.
The South African Health and Safety Regulations states that "an employer shall take all reasonable steps that are necessary to ensure persons at work receives prompt first aid treatment in case of injury or emergency. This includes training of employees in first aid skills by a recognised training instituion.
The Regulation makes provision that first aid facilities must be provided "Where more than five employees are employed at the work place"
First Aid Kits must be correctly placed and accessible for treatment when needed.
How Many First Aid Kits are needed?
The employer should determine the number of kits required, the type of injuries that is likely to occur, nature of activities performed and the number of employees.
The Regulation 3 Kit contains the minimum requirements for the workplace where 5 or more workers are present.
The Regulation 3 Kit contains the minimum requirements for the workplace where 5 or more workers are present.
