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A/9.5 First aid and medical emergencies |
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9.5.1 First aid obligations 9.5.1 First aid obligationsUnder the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 (Qld), QUT has a responsibility to provide staff and students with access to first aid facilities that are in accordance with the First Aid Code of Practice 2004.To meet this obligation, QUT requires all managers to undertake a risk assessment of their first aid requirements taking into account first aid personnel, first aid equipment, infection control, training and record keeping. Details of first aid requirements are outlined on the Workplace Health and Safety Queensland website. 9.5.2 First aid resourcesEach organisational area shall determine its own needs for first aid resources in accordance with the First Aid Code of Practice 2004. Managers will determine, based on risk assessment, the number of first aid officers (both designated and voluntary ), the need for immunisation related to potential biological hazards and infection control requirements (eg Hepatitis B), training or re-training needs, and the number and type of first aid kits required for their area. Related costs are to be met from the organisational area's budget. A designated first aid officer must be assigned to manage, inspect and update each first aid kit. First aid kits must have a content checklist and appropriate signage, and are to be reviewed periodically to ensure 'in date' and completeness of contents. Further information is available on the HR Health and Safety Advisory Services website. 9.5.3 First aid officersFirst aid officers are appointed within each organisational area (A/9.2). The names and locations of current first aid officers, both designated and voluntary, are to be displayed in prominent positions in the relevant areas of the University. Further information on first aid officers and voluntary health and safety roles is available on the Human Resources website. 9.5.4 Emergency contactEmergencies are to be directed to the University's 24 hour Emergency Security Number (Ext 88888 or 3138 8888). 9.5.5 Off-campus incidentsFor injuries and illness occurring during QUT activities off-campus (eg on field trips), medical assistance should be sought immediately from appropriate sources nearby (eg ambulance, hospital or doctor). 9.5.6 Reporting of incidentsAll cases of serious work-related injury, work-caused illness, dangerous event, serious electrical incident or dangerous electrical event must be reported to HR Health and Safety Advisory Services by telephone on the day of the incident, and notified on a Safety Problem Report and Investigation Form within three working days. Further details are available on the HR Health and Safety Advisory Services website. 9.5.7 Ambulance assistanceIf an ambulance is needed for a serious injury or medical emergency, quickly check the situation for danger and assess the person's condition. Consider the wishes of the person if they are conscious and coherent. If the situation is assessed as life threatening, or there is any doubt, then dial 000 (after obtaining an outside line where necessary) and follow the instructions of Queensland Ambulance. Ask nearby persons for suitable assistance and, when able, call the QUT 24 hour Emergency Security Number (Ext 88888 or 3138 8888) to request immediate security assistance. Briefly explain the circumstances and location to the Security Officer who will initiate appropriate procedures including provision of advice to Queensland Ambulance on campus location and best route of access. Related DocumentsMOPP A/9.2 Health and safety management HR Health and Safety Advisory Services website Modification History
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