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Occupational Health & Safety

(First Aid) Regulation 1989

[CCH Note: The Occupational Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulation 1989 came into force on 1 January 1990.

The original Regulation was gazetted in Government Gazette No 78 of 23 June 1989.

History notes relate to amendments since gazettal. No reference to formal amendments appear in the history notes.

A table listing all amendments to the Regulation appears under 'Notes' at the end of the Regulation.]

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

Clause

Clause

1
Citation
8
First-aid personnel

2
Commencement
9
Register of injuries and treatment

3
Application
10
Exemptions

4
Definitions
11
Transitional provisions applying until 1 July 1990

5
Offence for non-compliance with Regulation

6
First-aid kits

First-aid Kits - Type A, B, C - Schedule 1

7
First-aid rooms

Notes

Clause 1 - Citation

1

This regulation may be cited as the Occupational Health and Safety (First-aid) Regulation 1989.

Clause 2 - Commencement

2(1)

[1 January 1990] This Regulation takes effect on 1 January 1990, except as provided by subclause (2).

2(2)

[1 July 1990] Clauses 7 and 8(2)-(5) take effect on 1 July 1990.

Clause 3 - Application

3

This Regulation applies to all places of work other than -

(a) mines within the meaning of the Coal Mines Regulation Act 1982 or the Mines Inspection Act 1901; and

(b) places of work at which only self-employed persons work (not being constructions sites); and

(c) places of work at which persons are engaged in a timber industry (within the meaning of the Timber Industry (Health and Safety) Regulation 1982).

Clause 4 - Definitions

4(1)

[Interpretation] In this Regulation - "Authority" means the WorkCover Authority constituted under the WorkCover Administration Act 1989;

History

Definition of 'Authority' inserted by Gaz No 124 of 22 December 1989, commenced 1 January 1990.

'construction site' means a place of work where construction work is carried on:

'construction work' means construction work as defined in section 3 of the Construction Safety Act 1912;

History

Definition of 'Co-ordinator' repealed by Gaz No 124 of 22 December 1989, commenced 1 January 1990.

'factory' means factory as defined in setion 4 of the Factories, Shops and Industries Act 1962;

'place of work' means premises where persons work;

'premises' includes -

(a) any land, building or part of any building; and

(b) any vehicle, vessel or aircraft; and

(c) any installation on land, on the bed of any waters or floating on any waters; and

(d) any tent or movable structure.

4(2)

[Standards] In this Regulation, a reference to -

(a) AS 1319 is a reference to the publication of that number of the Standards Asociation of Australia entitled Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment; and

(b) AS 2488 is a reference tot he publication of that number of the Standards Association of Australia entitled resuscitators, Resuscitator Containers and Resuscitator Kits.

4(3)

[Number of persons] In the Regulation, a reference to the number of persons working at a place of work is, if persons work in shifts or at different times, a reference to the greatest number of persons regularly working at that place at any one time.

REG 5 - Offence for Non-Compliance with Regulation

5

If any of the requirements of this Regulation in respect of a place of work are not complied with -

(a) except in the case of a constructon site - the employer of any person working at that place of work; or

(b) in the case of a construction site - the principal contractor,

is guilty of an offence.

Penalty:

in the case of the requirements of clause 6, $1,000;

in the case of the requirements of clause 7, $2,000;

in the case of any other requirement, $500

REG 6 - First-aid Kits

6(1)

[Provision and maintenance] First-aid kits that comply with this clause must be provided and maintained -

(a) at any construction site at which less than 100 persons work; and

(b) at any other place of work at which less than 200 persons work.

6(2)

[Readily accessible] First-aid kits provided at a place of work must be readily accessible to persons working at that place of work.

6(3)

[Location] Where reasonably practicable, first-aid kits must be located so that -

(a) except in the case of a constructions cite, no part of the place of work is further than 100 metres from a first-aid kit; and

(b) except in the case of a construction site, no part of the place of work is more than one floor level above or below a first-aid kit; and

(c) each first-aid kit is close to a supply of clean running water.

6(4)

[Requirements] A first-aid kit provided at a place of work must -

(a) be constructed of impervious material and, if appropriate, be capable of being locked (the key being easily accessible in cases of emergency); and

(b) be clearly an dlegibly marked on the outside with the words "FIRST AID" and a safety information sign complying with AS 1319; and

(c) in the case of a construction site, be fitted with a carrying handle; and

(d) contain the appliances an requisites for first-aid in quantities not less than those set out in Schedule 1 as applicable to the place of work concerned; and

(e) contain nothing except appliances and requisities for first-aid; and

(f) have attached to the inside of the lid -

(i)
a list of the appliances and requisites for first-aid which the kit is required to contain; and

(ii)
a cardio pulmonary resuscitation flow chart; and

(g) be kept clean.

6(5)

[Exemption] This clause does not apply to a place of work at which a first-aid room complying with clause 7 is provided and is available to all persons working at that place of work.

6(6)

[100 metres from first-aid room] Even though such a first-aid room is provided at a place of work (not being a construction site), a first-aid kit complying with this clause must be provided at the place of work for persons working more than 100 metres from the first-aid room.

REG 7 - First-aid Rooms

7(1)

[Provision and maintenance] A first-aid room that complies with this clausemust be provided and maintained-

(a) at any construction site at which 100 or more persons work; and

(b) at any other place of work at which 200 or more persons work.

7(2)

[Requirements] A first-aid room provided at a place of work must -

(a) be located so that it is readily accesssible during working hours to persons working at the place of work; and

(b) be situated at a convenient distance from toilets; and

(c) have an access door that is wide enough to allow the entry and exit of a patient on a stretcher; and

(d) have a suitably constructed floor; and

(e) unless otherwise approved by the Authority, occupy a minimum raea of 15 square metres; and

(f) be well lighted and well ventilated; and

(g) contain the following;

(i)
a sink or a wash basin equipped with suitable drainage and a supply of clean hot and cold running water;

(ii)
a work bench or a dressing trolley;

(iii)
a cupboard for storage;

(iv)
a suitable container fitted with a disposable bag or liner for soiled dressings;

(v)
a suitable container for the safe disposal of needles or other sharp implements;

(vi)
an electric power point;

(vii)
means of boiling water;

(viii)
a couch with blankets and pillows;

(ix)
2 chairs with arms;

(x)
a movable screen or suspended curtain;

(xi)
a desk or table;

(xii)
a telephone;

(xiii)
a stretcher, lifting frame or similar device for transporting patients;

(xiv)
a sufficient supply of soap and disposable towels;

(xv)
a copy of the current edition of an occupational first-aid handbook approved by the Authority;

(xvi)
the appliances and requisites for first-aid in quantities not less than those set out in Schedule 1 relating to first-aid kit A;

(xvii)
a portable first-aid kit for use outside the first-aid room, which contains the appliances and requisites for first-aid in quanitities not less than those set out in Schedule 1 relating to first-aid kit B;

(xviii)
such special appliances, requisites and equipment for first-aid as are otherwise required by law or as are necessary or appropriate having regard to the nature of the work undertaken at the place of work;

(xix)
if a resuscitator is provided, one that complies with AS 2488

[History

Reg. 7 amended by Gaz. No. 124 or 1989 or 22 December 1989, commenced 1 January 1990]

7(3)

[Signs] Every entrance to a first-aid room must be clearly and leibly marked on the outside with the words "FIRST AID" and a safety information sign complying with AS 1319.

7(4)

[Contents and use] A first-aid room must not -

(a) contain anything except equipment, requisites or appliances for first-aid or occupational health purposes; or

(b) be used for any purpose other than for first-aid or occupational health purposes.

7(5)

[Availability] A first-aid room and its facilities are to be made available to all persons working at the place of work.

7(6)

[Proviso] Nothing in this clause requires a first-aid room to be made available at a time when the number of persons working at the place is such that clause 6 applies and first-aid kits that comply with that clause are provided and maintained.

REG 8 - First-aid Personnel

8(1)

[First-aid Kit] In respect of each first-aid kit provided at a place of work under clause 6 -

(a) a person or persons must be appointed to be in charge of the first-aid kit and be readily available to render first-aid attention when necessary to persons working at that place fo work; and

(b) a notice must be displayed in a prominent position near the first-aid kit clearly showing -

(i)
the name and telephone number (if applicable) of the person or persons so appointed; and

(ii)
in respect of each person so appointed, the place where the person in normally located at that place of work; and

(iii)
the name and telephone number (if applicable) and place of work of any additional person appointed to render first-aid.

8(2)

[First-aid Room] In respect of a first-aid room provided at a place of work under clause 7 -

(a) a person or persons must be appointed to be in charge of the first aid room and be readily available to render first-aid attention when necessary to persons working at that place of work; and

(b) a notice must be displayed on or adjacent to the door of the first-aid room clearly showing -

(i)
the name and telephone number (if applicable) of the person or persons so appointed; and

(ii)
in respect of each person so appointed, the place where the person in normally located at that place of work; and

(iii)
the name and telephone number (if applicable) and place of work of any additional person appointed to render first-aid.

8(3)

[Person in charge of First-aid Kit] A person appointed to be in charge of a first-aid kit at a place or work at which more than 25 person work must be the holder of a current first-aid certificate approved by the Authority.

[History

Reg 8(3) amended by Gaz. No. 124 of 22 December 1989, commenced 1 January 1990.]

8(4)

[Person in charge of First-aid Room] A person appointed to be in charge of a first-aid room at a place of work must be the holder of a current occupational first-aid certificate approved by the Authority.

[History

Reg 8(4) amended by Gaz. No. 124 of 22 December 1989, commenced 1 January 1990.]

8(5)

[Additional Person] Any additional person appointed to render first-aid at a place of work at which a first-aid room is provided must be the holder of a current first-aid certificate approved by the Authority;

[History

Reg 8(5) amended by Gaz. No. 124 of 22 December 1989, commenced 1 January 1990.]

8(6)

[Medical Practitioner or nurse] Despite anything to the contrary in this clause, a medical practitioner or registered nurse is qualified to render first-aid and to be in charge of a first-aid kit or first-aid room.

REG 9 - Register of Injuries and Treatment

9(1)

[Requirements for Register] A register must be kept at each place of work containing the following particulars:

(a) the name, age, address and occupation of every person injured while working at that place of work;

(b) the industry in which the person was working at the time the injury occurred;

(c) the activity in which the person was engaged t the time the injury occurred;

(d) the date and time the injury occurred;

(e) a brief description of the type and cause of the injury, the part of the body injured and the treatment given;

(f) the name of the person rendering first-aid

(g) details of any referral for futher treatment.

9(2)

[Register] The register -

(a) may be combined with any other similar ype of register required to be kept by or under any other Act: and

(b) must be kept in a readily accessible place at the relevant place of work; and

(c) must be made available for inspection when requested by an inspector; and

(d) must be kept for at least 5 years after the date of the last entry made in it.

9(3)

[Suitable Place] If a place ceases to be a place of work, the register may be kept at any other suitable place.

REG 10 - Exemptions

10(1)

[Authority] The Authority may, by certificate in writing, exempt persons or classes of persons, either absolutely or subject to conditions, from any provision of this Regulation.

[History

Reg 10(1) amended by Gaz. No. 124 of 22 December 1989, commenced 1 January 1990.]

10(2)

[Application] Any application made by a person for an exemption under this clause is to be in writing.

10(3)

[Notice] An exemption under this clause is not be granted unless the person who makes the application for the exemption gives notice, at the time of making the application , of the terms of the application -

(a) to the persons employed at the place of work to which the application relates; or

(b) to a representative of those persons.

10(4)

[Revocation] The Authority may at any time revoke an exemption under this clause.

[History

Reg 10(4) amended by Gaz. No. 124 of 22 December 1989, commenced 1 January 1990.]

REG 11 - Transitional

Provisions applying until 1 July 1990

11(1)

[Factory, 200 or more employees] In respect of a factory at which 200 or more persons work, until 1 July 1990 -

(a) a first-aid room complying with clause 8(1)-(5) fo the Factories (Health and Safety - First-aid) Regulation 1977 (as in force immediately before 1 January 1990) must be provided and maintained; and

(b) a person or persons holding a current first-aid certificate approved by the Chief Inspector of Factories, Shops and Industries must be ppointed to be in charge of the first-aid room.

11(2)

Construction site, 100 or more persons] In respect of a construction site at which 100 or more persons work, until 1 July 1990 -

(a) the provisions of clause 6 are to apply; and

(b) a first-aid post must be provided in a room at the construction site and must -

(i)
be equipped with facilities for washing and boiling water; and

(ii)
contain a couch, blankets, a portable stretcher and a first aid kit containing the appliances and requisites for the first-aid in quantities not less than those set out in Schedule 1 relating to first-aid kit A; and

(c) a person or persons holding a current first-aid certificate issued by the St John Ambulance or the Australian Red Cross Society must be appointed to be in charge of the first-aid post.

11(3)

[200 or more persons] In respect of a place of work (other than a factory or construction site) at which 200 or more persons work, until 1 July 1990 the provisions of clause 6 are to apply.

Schedule 1

First-aid kit A -

For factories and construction sites at which 25 or more persons work and for other placesof work at which 100 or more persons work.

First-aid kit B -

For factories and construction sites at which less than 25 persons work and for other places of work at which less than 100 and more than 10 persons work

First-aid kit C -

For any place of work, other than a factory or construction site, at which 10 or less persons work

First-aid Kits (C11. 6, 7)

Description of Appliance or Requisite Contents First-aid Kits

DESCRIPTION
A B C

Adhesive plastic dressing strips, sterile, packets of 50
2 1 1

Adhesive dressing tape, 2.5cm x 5cm
1 1 0

Bags, plastic, for amputated parts

small
2 1 1

medium
2 1 1

large
2 1 0

Dressing, non-adherant, sterile, 7.5cm x 7.5cm
5 2 0

Eye pads, sterile
5 2 0

Gauze bandages, 5cm
3 1 1

Gauze bandages, 10cm
3 1 0

Gloves, disposable, single
10 4 2

Rescue blanket, silver space
1 1 0

Safety pins, packets
1 1 0

Scissors, blunt/short nosed, minimum lenth 12.5cm
1 1 0

Splinter forceps, stainless steel
1 1 0

Sterile eyewash solutions, 10ml single use ampules or sachets
12 6 0

Swabs, prepacked, antisceptic, packs of 10
1 1 0

Triangular bandages, minimum 90cm
8 4 1

Wound dressings, sterile, non-medicated, large
10 3 1

First-aid pamphlet (as issued by the St John Ambulance or the the Australian Red Cross Society, or any other first-aid pamphlet approved by the Authority)
1 1 1

Notes

The Occupational Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulation 1989 comprises the original Regulation in Government Gazette No 78 of 23 June 1989 as amended by other Regulations specified in the following table:

Government Gazette Date of Gazettal

No 124 of 1989 22 December 1989

Designed and maintained by Philippa Kneen pkneen@metz.une.edu.au

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Clause		Clause
1	Citation	8	First-aid personnel
2	Commencement	9	Register of injuries and treatment
3	Application	10	Exemptions
4	Definitions	11	Transitional provisions applying until 1 July 1990
5	Offence for non-compliance with Regulation
6	First-aid kits		First-aid Kits - Type A, B, C - Schedule 1
7	First-aid rooms		Notes

2(1)	[1 January 1990] This Regulation takes effect on 1 January 1990, except as provided by subclause (2).
2(2)	[1 July 1990] Clauses 7 and 8(2)-(5) take effect on 1 July 1990.

3	This Regulation applies to all places of work other than -
	(a) mines within the meaning of the Coal Mines Regulation Act 1982 or the Mines Inspection Act 1901; and
	(b) places of work at which only self-employed persons work (not being constructions sites); and
	(c) places of work at which persons are engaged in a timber industry (within the meaning of the Timber Industry (Health and Safety) Regulation 1982).

4(1)	[Interpretation] In this Regulation - "Authority" means the WorkCover Authority constituted under the WorkCover Administration Act 1989;
	History
	Definition of 'Authority' inserted by Gaz No 124 of 22 December 1989, commenced 1 January 1990.
	'construction site' means a place of work where construction work is carried on:
	'construction work' means construction work as defined in section 3 of the Construction Safety Act 1912;
	History
	Definition of 'Co-ordinator' repealed by Gaz No 124 of 22 December 1989, commenced 1 January 1990.
	'factory' means factory as defined in setion 4 of the Factories, Shops and Industries Act 1962;
	'place of work' means premises where persons work;
	'premises' includes -
	(a) any land, building or part of any building; and
	(b) any vehicle, vessel or aircraft; and
	(c) any installation on land, on the bed of any waters or floating on any waters; and
	(d) any tent or movable structure.
4(2)	[Standards] In this Regulation, a reference to -
	(a) AS 1319 is a reference to the publication of that number of the Standards Asociation of Australia entitled Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment; and
	(b) AS 2488 is a reference tot he publication of that number of the Standards Association of Australia entitled resuscitators, Resuscitator Containers and Resuscitator Kits.
4(3)	[Number of persons] In the Regulation, a reference to the number of persons working at a place of work is, if persons work in shifts or at different times, a reference to the greatest number of persons regularly working at that place at any one time.

5	If any of the requirements of this Regulation in respect of a place of work are not complied with -
	(a) except in the case of a constructon site - the employer of any person working at that place of work; or
	(b) in the case of a construction site - the principal contractor,
	is guilty of an offence.
	Penalty:
	in the case of the requirements of clause 6, $1,000;
	in the case of the requirements of clause 7, $2,000;
	in the case of any other requirement, $500

6(1)	[Provision and maintenance] First-aid kits that comply with this clause must be provided and maintained -
	(a) at any construction site at which less than 100 persons work; and
	(b) at any other place of work at which less than 200 persons work.
6(2)	[Readily accessible] First-aid kits provided at a place of work must be readily accessible to persons working at that place of work.
6(3)	[Location] Where reasonably practicable, first-aid kits must be located so that -
	(a) except in the case of a constructions cite, no part of the place of work is further than 100 metres from a first-aid kit; and
	(b) except in the case of a construction site, no part of the place of work is more than one floor level above or below a first-aid kit; and
	(c) each first-aid kit is close to a supply of clean running water.
6(4)	[Requirements] A first-aid kit provided at a place of work must -
	(a) be constructed of impervious material and, if appropriate, be capable of being locked (the key being easily accessible in cases of emergency); and
	(b) be clearly an dlegibly marked on the outside with the words "FIRST AID" and a safety information sign complying with AS 1319; and
	(c) in the case of a construction site, be fitted with a carrying handle; and
	(d) contain the appliances an requisites for first-aid in quantities not less than those set out in Schedule 1 as applicable to the place of work concerned; and
	(e) contain nothing except appliances and requisities for first-aid; and
	(f) have attached to the inside of the lid -

	(i)	a list of the appliances and requisites for first-aid which the kit is required to contain; and
	(ii)	a cardio pulmonary resuscitation flow chart; and

	(g) be kept clean.
6(5)	[Exemption] This clause does not apply to a place of work at which a first-aid room complying with clause 7 is provided and is available to all persons working at that place of work.
6(6)	[100 metres from first-aid room] Even though such a first-aid room is provided at a place of work (not being a construction site), a first-aid kit complying with this clause must be provided at the place of work for persons working more than 100 metres from the first-aid room.

7(1)	[Provision and maintenance] A first-aid room that complies with this clausemust be provided and maintained-
	(a) at any construction site at which 100 or more persons work; and
	(b) at any other place of work at which 200 or more persons work.
7(2)	[Requirements] A first-aid room provided at a place of work must -
	(a) be located so that it is readily accesssible during working hours to persons working at the place of work; and
	(b) be situated at a convenient distance from toilets; and
	(c) have an access door that is wide enough to allow the entry and exit of a patient on a stretcher; and
	(d) have a suitably constructed floor; and
	(e) unless otherwise approved by the Authority, occupy a minimum raea of 15 square metres; and
	(f) be well lighted and well ventilated; and
	(g) contain the following;

	(i)	a sink or a wash basin equipped with suitable drainage and a supply of clean hot and cold running water;
	(ii)	a work bench or a dressing trolley;
	(iii)	a cupboard for storage;
	(iv)	a suitable container fitted with a disposable bag or liner for soiled dressings;
	(v)	a suitable container for the safe disposal of needles or other sharp implements;
	(vi)	an electric power point;
	(vii)	means of boiling water;
	(viii)	a couch with blankets and pillows;
	(ix)	2 chairs with arms;
	(x)	a movable screen or suspended curtain;
	(xi)	a desk or table;
	(xii)	a telephone;
	(xiii)	a stretcher, lifting frame or similar device for transporting patients;
	(xiv)	a sufficient supply of soap and disposable towels;
	(xv)	a copy of the current edition of an occupational first-aid handbook approved by the Authority;
	(xvi)	the appliances and requisites for first-aid in quantities not less than those set out in Schedule 1 relating to first-aid kit A;
	(xvii)	a portable first-aid kit for use outside the first-aid room, which contains the appliances and requisites for first-aid in quanitities not less than those set out in Schedule 1 relating to first-aid kit B;
	(xviii)	such special appliances, requisites and equipment for first-aid as are otherwise required by law or as are necessary or appropriate having regard to the nature of the work undertaken at the place of work;
	(xix)	if a resuscitator is provided, one that complies with AS 2488

	[History
	Reg. 7 amended by Gaz. No. 124 or 1989 or 22 December 1989, commenced 1 January 1990]
7(3)	[Signs] Every entrance to a first-aid room must be clearly and leibly marked on the outside with the words "FIRST AID" and a safety information sign complying with AS 1319.
7(4)	[Contents and use] A first-aid room must not -
	(a) contain anything except equipment, requisites or appliances for first-aid or occupational health purposes; or
	(b) be used for any purpose other than for first-aid or occupational health purposes.
7(5)	[Availability] A first-aid room and its facilities are to be made available to all persons working at the place of work.
7(6)	[Proviso] Nothing in this clause requires a first-aid room to be made available at a time when the number of persons working at the place is such that clause 6 applies and first-aid kits that comply with that clause are provided and maintained.

8(1)	[First-aid Kit] In respect of each first-aid kit provided at a place of work under clause 6 -
	(a) a person or persons must be appointed to be in charge of the first-aid kit and be readily available to render first-aid attention when necessary to persons working at that place fo work; and
	(b) a notice must be displayed in a prominent position near the first-aid kit clearly showing -

	(i)	the name and telephone number (if applicable) of the person or persons so appointed; and
	(ii)	in respect of each person so appointed, the place where the person in normally located at that place of work; and
	(iii)	the name and telephone number (if applicable) and place of work of any additional person appointed to render first-aid.

8(2)	[First-aid Room] In respect of a first-aid room provided at a place of work under clause 7 -
	(a) a person or persons must be appointed to be in charge of the first aid room and be readily available to render first-aid attention when necessary to persons working at that place of work; and
	(b) a notice must be displayed on or adjacent to the door of the first-aid room clearly showing -

8(3)	[Person in charge of First-aid Kit] A person appointed to be in charge of a first-aid kit at a place or work at which more than 25 person work must be the holder of a current first-aid certificate approved by the Authority.
	[History
	Reg 8(3) amended by Gaz. No. 124 of 22 December 1989, commenced 1 January 1990.]
8(4)	[Person in charge of First-aid Room] A person appointed to be in charge of a first-aid room at a place of work must be the holder of a current occupational first-aid certificate approved by the Authority.
	[History
	Reg 8(4) amended by Gaz. No. 124 of 22 December 1989, commenced 1 January 1990.]
8(5)	[Additional Person] Any additional person appointed to render first-aid at a place of work at which a first-aid room is provided must be the holder of a current first-aid certificate approved by the Authority;
	[History
	Reg 8(5) amended by Gaz. No. 124 of 22 December 1989, commenced 1 January 1990.]
8(6)	[Medical Practitioner or nurse] Despite anything to the contrary in this clause, a medical practitioner or registered nurse is qualified to render first-aid and to be in charge of a first-aid kit or first-aid room.

9(1)	[Requirements for Register] A register must be kept at each place of work containing the following particulars:
	(a) the name, age, address and occupation of every person injured while working at that place of work;
	(b) the industry in which the person was working at the time the injury occurred;
	(c) the activity in which the person was engaged t the time the injury occurred;
	(d) the date and time the injury occurred;
	(e) a brief description of the type and cause of the injury, the part of the body injured and the treatment given;
	(f) the name of the person rendering first-aid
	(g) details of any referral for futher treatment.
9(2)	[Register] The register -
	(a) may be combined with any other similar ype of register required to be kept by or under any other Act: and
	(b) must be kept in a readily accessible place at the relevant place of work; and
	(c) must be made available for inspection when requested by an inspector; and
	(d) must be kept for at least 5 years after the date of the last entry made in it.
9(3)	[Suitable Place] If a place ceases to be a place of work, the register may be kept at any other suitable place.

10(1)	[Authority] The Authority may, by certificate in writing, exempt persons or classes of persons, either absolutely or subject to conditions, from any provision of this Regulation.
	[History
	Reg 10(1) amended by Gaz. No. 124 of 22 December 1989, commenced 1 January 1990.]
10(2)	[Application] Any application made by a person for an exemption under this clause is to be in writing.
10(3)	[Notice] An exemption under this clause is not be granted unless the person who makes the application for the exemption gives notice, at the time of making the application , of the terms of the application -
	(a) to the persons employed at the place of work to which the application relates; or
	(b) to a representative of those persons.
10(4)	[Revocation] The Authority may at any time revoke an exemption under this clause.
	[History
	Reg 10(4) amended by Gaz. No. 124 of 22 December 1989, commenced 1 January 1990.]

11(1)	[Factory, 200 or more employees] In respect of a factory at which 200 or more persons work, until 1 July 1990 -
	(a) a first-aid room complying with clause 8(1)-(5) fo the Factories (Health and Safety - First-aid) Regulation 1977 (as in force immediately before 1 January 1990) must be provided and maintained; and
	(b) a person or persons holding a current first-aid certificate approved by the Chief Inspector of Factories, Shops and Industries must be ppointed to be in charge of the first-aid room.
11(2)	Construction site, 100 or more persons] In respect of a construction site at which 100 or more persons work, until 1 July 1990 -
	(a) the provisions of clause 6 are to apply; and
	(b) a first-aid post must be provided in a room at the construction site and must -

	(i)	be equipped with facilities for washing and boiling water; and
	(ii)	contain a couch, blankets, a portable stretcher and a first aid kit containing the appliances and requisites for the first-aid in quantities not less than those set out in Schedule 1 relating to first-aid kit A; and

	(c) a person or persons holding a current first-aid certificate issued by the St John Ambulance or the Australian Red Cross Society must be appointed to be in charge of the first-aid post.
11(3)	[200 or more persons] In respect of a place of work (other than a factory or construction site) at which 200 or more persons work, until 1 July 1990 the provisions of clause 6 are to apply.

First-aid kit A -	For factories and construction sites at which 25 or more persons work and for other placesof work at which 100 or more persons work.
First-aid kit B -	For factories and construction sites at which less than 25 persons work and for other places of work at which less than 100 and more than 10 persons work
First-aid kit C -	For any place of work, other than a factory or construction site, at which 10 or less persons work

First-aid Kits	(C11. 6, 7)
Description of Appliance or Requisite	Contents First-aid Kits

DESCRIPTION	A	B	C

Adhesive plastic dressing strips, sterile, packets of 50	2	1	1
Adhesive dressing tape, 2.5cm x 5cm	1	1	0
Bags, plastic, for amputated parts
small	2	1	1
medium	2	1	1
large	2	1	0
Dressing, non-adherant, sterile, 7.5cm x 7.5cm	5	2	0
Eye pads, sterile	5	2	0
Gauze bandages, 5cm	3	1	1
Gauze bandages, 10cm	3	1	0
Gloves, disposable, single	10	4	2
Rescue blanket, silver space	1	1	0
Safety pins, packets	1	1	0
Scissors, blunt/short nosed, minimum lenth 12.5cm	1	1	0
Splinter forceps, stainless steel	1	1	0
Sterile eyewash solutions, 10ml single use ampules or sachets	12	6	0
Swabs, prepacked, antisceptic, packs of 10	1	1	0
Triangular bandages, minimum 90cm	8	4	1
Wound dressings, sterile, non-medicated, large	10	3	1
First-aid pamphlet (as issued by the St John Ambulance or the the Australian Red Cross Society, or any other first-aid pamphlet approved by the Authority)	1	1	1

Government Gazette	Date of Gazettal
No 124 of 1989	22 December 1989