Any business in Australia is required to have a first aid kit on work premises for emergency situations… but is your kit adequately stocked for your specific industry.
No Such Thing As A "One Size Fits All"
The hazards in an office setting are very different to those on a job site and your first aid kit should reflect that. For example, in workplaces where you use machinery or chemicals, the risk of eye injuries is greater due to activities such as handling chemicals, flying particles, or welding/cutting operations. In this setting, a first aid kit would naturally need a bigger stock of eye pads.
A building site or factory might have a high risk of injuries due to:
- Manual task, which can lead to muscular strains and associated injuries.
- Working at heights or on uneven/ slippery surfaces, meaning a greater likelihood of slips, trips and falls, potentially causing fractures, bruises, lacerations, dislocations and concussions.
- Electricity – risks include fires and electrocution or burns from contact with live electrical wires, which could also lead to cardiac arrest.
- Machinery and equipment usage can result in being struck by moving vehicles or entangled in machinery parts, leading to fractures, amputations, bruises, lacerations and dislocations.
- Hazardous chemical exposure can cause poisoning, chemical burns, and skin or eye irritation. Additionally, flammable chemicals bring the risk of fires or explosions.
A modular solution from Brady
To help you make your first aid kit more comprehensive and suited to your business, Brady offers modular first aid kits with specific add-ons suited to different work environments. These modules are designed for quick access and visibility during emergencies, each tailored to address particular risks.
Jessica Vella, Brand & Marketing Communications Manager at Brady, highlights the adaptability of these kits, “The modular kits allow customers to enhance standard first aid kits based on the specific work environment, whether it’s heat exposure, snake bites in remote areas, or risks associated with food manufacturing.”
