First Aid Coordinators
Role and responsibilities
First Aid Coordinators are delegated responsibility by their Head of Unit to ensure the minimum requirements and responsibilities for the provision of First Aid are met.
Among other duties, First Aid Coordinators act as focal points for communication between First Aiders in the work area and HSW. They also complete the First Aid Assessment for their area and review it as required.
Appointment
First Aid Coordinators are appointed by Heads of Units, who ensure the person appointed to the role:
- has their delegated authority, and
- is provided with sufficient resources and time for their appointed role.
Key areas of focus
First Aid Coordinators:
- act as focal point for communication between First Aiders in the work area and HSW
- complete First Aid Assessments.
First Aid Coordinators:
- notify First Aiders of Hepatitis B immunisation recommendations
- communicate the completion of First Aid Assessments to Safety Officers for recording and to the HSW Committee Chair during quarterly meetings
- communicate relevant information from HSW to everyone in their area.
First Aid Coordinators:
- review First Aid Assessments as required
- ensure first aid kits, supplies, and equipment are maintained
- ensure First Aiders have current training qualifications
- assist Safety Officers with the First Aid section of the OHSMS self-assessment and update management on the level of local implementation and opportunities for improvement.