First Aid Information

What is this about?	This page discusses the first aid responsibilities of the University and it's first aid officers.
Who has to do it?	UOW First Aid Officers.
Why am I required to do this?	The provision of first aid can result in a number of benefits to the University and members of its community (See First Aid Guidelines for more details).
When do I have to do this?	Nominated First Aid Officers (as well those with first aid training) are required to provide first aid within the scope of practice provided by their level of training.
What do I do?	First Aid Officers are responsible for a number of things outlined in the UOW First Aid Guidelines.
More info...	First Aid Guidelines First Aid Equipment Order Form First Aid Contact List First Aid Allowance Request Form First Aid Kit Assessment Form

First Aid Guidelines
First Aid Equipment
My Nearest First Aid Officer
First Aid Training
Becoming a Designated First Aid Officer
First Aid Allowance
First Aid Kit Assessment Form

First Aid Guidelines

Click here to access the University of Wollongong's First Aid Guidelines. Information covered includes:

Roles and responsibilities of First Aid Officers
Legal requirements
Records and reporting
Nomination of First Aid Officers
First Aid Kits

Download First Aid Guidelines [PDF - 141KB]

How do I order first aid equipment?

First aid kits are restocked by the University's first aid supplier every 3 to 6 months depending on the risk of the area where the kit is located. However, if first aid equipment is required between inspections use the First Aid Equipment Order Form to order first equipment and supplies.

It is important that you keep the OHS Unit updated with the physical loation of first aid kits so we can arrange for the kits to be included on the list to be restocked.

Download First Aid Equipment Order Form [PDF - 298KB]

How do I find my nearest first aid officer?

Use the first aid contact list to locate your nearest first aid officer

Download First Aid Contact List [PDF-285Kb]

How do I get first aid training?

First aid training is offered periodically throughout the year. Click on the OH&S Training Calendar for more information.

How do I become a designated first aid officer?

The University is required to have designated first aid officers for work areas. To nominate to become a designated first aid officer you must complete the form below:

First Aid Allowance Request Form [PDF -81Kb]

Responsibilities of designated first aid officers can be found in the First Aid Guidelines. For information on first aid training courses go to the Career Development OH&S Training Calendar

My first aid allowance has stopped, what do I do?

Your first aid qualifications have a currency of 3 years and 3 months. To reflect the life of your qualifications, Personnel Services pay your First Aid allowance for a fixed 3 year period. You will then be sent an email advising you that your First Aid allowance is nearing the expiry date.

If, after the three year point, your Manager supports you continuing in the role of designated First Aid Officer, you must attend a refresher training session (refer to the links above for dates).

When you have completed the refresher you need to fill out the First Aid Allowance Request Form [PDF -81Kb], obtain your Manager's sign off and send the completed form along with a copy of your current qualifications to the OHS Unit.

We require the information on the form to update our First Aid Contacts list, and to enable Personnel Services to reinstate your First Aid Officer allowance. Please keep a copy of your first aid certification on site.

First Aid Kit Assessment Form

The OHS Unit has recently developed a First Aid Kit Assessment Form designed to ensure we have a complete list of kit locations across campus. With this information our first aid supplier will be able to ensure all kits are regularly inspected and maintained. The form can be downloaded below:

First Aid Kit Assessment Form

Need more information? Ring the OH&S Unit on 4221 3931

Last reviewed: 16 October, 2009