Code of Practice

Description

This code provides practical guidance on how to effectively provide first aid in the workplace and how to and meet the legal requirements for workplace health and safety. It includes information on first aid kits, procedures, facilities and training for first aiders.

Service type

A code of practice is a set of rules which details how people in a certain industry should behave. A code of practice can be defined as a result of legislation or by industry regulators and bodies.

Other resources

Task	Business Structure	Resources	Important
Comply	All	Codes of Practice - First Aid In The Workplace - PDF (Opens in new window)	Important

Act(s) name

Work Health and Safety Act 2020 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 Western Australia

Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 Western Australia

Administering agency

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety

WorkSafe

Contact details

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

General Enquiries

WorkSafe

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety
Western Australia
Operating address:	Level 1, Mason Bird Building 303 Sevenoaks Street Cannington Western Australia 6107
Mailing address:	Locked Bag 14 Cloisters Square PO Western Australia 6850
Phone:	1300 307 877
Email:	wscallcentre@lgirs.wa.gov.au
Website:	WorkSafe Western Australia (Opens in new window)

Supporting information

First Aid in the Workplace: Code of Practice (Opens in new window)

Code of Practice - First Aid in the Workplace - Western Australia