Australian Government - Comcare

First Aid Room

Workplaces requiring a first aid room

A dedicated first aid room is recommended for workplaces

  • with more than 200 employees in workplaces where injury risk is low
  • with more than 25 employees in workplaces where injury risk is high.

Requirements for a first aid room

A first aid room should

  • be suitably located and accessible
  • have convenient access for transport of ill or injured employees
  • be well lit
  • be well ventilated
  • have easy access to toilets and hand washing facilities
  • be of sufficient size to allow for easy movement within the room and allow for stretcher access by ambulance/medical services
  • have an entrance that is clearly marked 'first aid'
  • not be used by people other than employees of the employer
  • be under the control of the first aid officer.

Access to the services of a medical centre

In high risk workplaces, arrangements should be in place to access the services of a medical centre in an emergency situation.


First aid room Furnishings

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  • sink and a wash basin with hot and cold water connected
  • electric power points and telephone connection
  • work bench or dressing trolley
  • bed, couch or stretcher with blankets, sheets and pillows (with pillowcases)
  • two upright chairs
  • desk and telephone
  • portable examination lamp with magnification lens
  • first aid kit with contents as appropriate for the workplace
  • cupboards for storage of medicaments, dressings
  • soiled dressing container
  • sharps disposal system
  • signage indicating emergency first aid procedures
  • signage indicating emergency telephone numbers
  • injury register and/or a casualty report form


Further Information


Approved Codes of Practice Approved Codes of Practice
Occupational Health and Safety Code of Practice 2008 Part 2: First Aid


Further Information Other Guidance Material
ASCC Index of National Standards, Codes of Practice and related Guidance Notes
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