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How Many First Aid Kits Does Your Business Need?

A single kit at head office is not enough once your workforce is spread across vehicles and sites. Here's how to work out exactly how many first aid kits your business needs, and how to buy at scal...

First Aid Kit Requirements for Painters and Decorators in Australia

Painting looks low risk from the outside, but chemical exposure, ladder falls and cuts are all part of the job. Here's what Australian WHS law requires for your first aid kit, and what actually nee...

First Aid Kit Requirements for Roofers in Australia

Roofers face one of the highest injury risks of any trade in Australia, and falls from height are the biggest reason why. Here's what WHS law actually requires for your kit, and what to carry on th...

First Aid Kit vs First Aid Cabinet. What Does Your Worksite Need?

A fixed first aid cabinet works well in a factory or office. On a construction site or in a work vehicle, a portable kit is the right answer. Here is a plain-English breakdown of the key difference...

First Aid Kit Requirements for Landscapers in Australia

Landscapers work in snake-prone environments, with power tools and hazardous chemicals, making them high-risk workers under Safe Work Australia's WHS Regulations. This guide covers exactly what fir...

First Aid Kit Requirements for Concreters in Australia

Concreters are classified as high-risk workers under Safe Work Australia's WHS Regulations, which means a generic first aid kit won't cut it. From chemical burns caused by wet concrete to eye injur...

First Aid Kit Requirements for Carpenters and Builders in Australia

Construction is one of Australia's most high-risk industries, with falls from height, nail gun injuries and lacerations among the most common serious injuries. Here's what Australian WHS law requir...

First Aid Kit Requirements for Mechanics and Auto Technicians in Australia

Automotive workshops are classified as high-risk workplaces under Australian WHS law. Here's what mechanics and auto technicians need in their first aid kit and what the law requires.

First Aid Kit Requirements for Plumbers in Australia

Plumbers work with hot water, caustic chemicals, and confined spaces - all of which carry specific first aid risks. Here's what Australian WHS law requires for your kit and what needs to be in it.

Do Sole Traders Need a First Aid Kit?

Yes. Sole Traders Are Required to Have a First Aid Kit. Here's Why. If you're a one-person trade business, it's easy to assume that first aid regulations only apply to employers with staff. Th...