Workplace first aid quiz

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The question: You manage a low risk workplace in WA with 60 workers. How many trained first aiders does the WA code of practice recommend as a starting point?

The answer is B: at least two

The WA code of practice, First aid in the workplace (2022), recommends these ratios as a starting point: one first aider for every 50 workers in a low risk workplace, one for every 25 in a high risk workplace, and one for every 10 in a remote high risk workplace.

So a low risk workplace with 60 workers starts at two. From there, the code asks you to look at your own situation: the hazards, the most workers you have on site at one time, shifts and solo work, and how far you are from medical help.

A practical check: who is your first aider when your first aider is on leave, on a different shift or off site?

Read the code: First aid in the workplace: Code of practice (WorkSafe WA)

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The question: A worker cuts deep into their forearm with a blade and it's bleeding heavily. What should the person helping them do?

The answer is B: firm pressure and call 000

For severe external bleeding, apply firm pressure directly over the bleeding point with a pad or clean cloth and call 000.

Keep the pressure focused rather than repeatedly lifting the pad to look. Every time you lift it, you can undo the progress you've made. Tell the call taker if the bleeding is not controlled.

Seconds count on a worksite

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The question: A worker gets a splash of cleaning chemical in one eye. What's the right first aid?

The answer is B: flush for at least 20 minutes

A chemical splash in the eye needs immediate, gentle flushing with clean running water for at least 20 minutes while urgent help is arranged through 000.

Keep the affected eye lower so the runoff stays away from the other eye. Do not try to neutralise the chemical.

A practical check: 20 minutes is a long time. Does your team know where the eye wash or nearest clean running water is, and who stays with the injured worker while someone else calls 000?

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The question: A worker has collapsed next to a damaged power lead and may still be touching it. What should the first person on the scene do?

The answer is B: don't touch, switch off, call 000

Do not touch someone who may still be in contact with electricity. Switch off the supply if it is safe to do so, keep clear of fallen powerlines and call 000.

Anyone who has had an electric shock needs medical assessment, even when there is little visible injury.

This is the "D" in DRSABCD: check for Danger first so one emergency doesn't become two.

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The question: On a hot afternoon, an outdoor worker is suddenly confused and unsteady, but still sweating. What should happen?

The answer is B: treat it as an emergency

A person with heatstroke may still be sweating. Confusion, collapse or reduced responsiveness during heat exposure is an emergency.

Call 000, move them to a cooler place and begin rapid cooling with cool water and fanning while following the call taker's instructions.

A practical check: does your team have water for cooling as well as drinking on site, and does everyone know the address to give 000?

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Hot weather emergencies move fast. A trained team spots the signs early and acts.

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The question: A staff member has heavy pressure in their chest and a strange feeling in their arm, and says they'll drive themselves to the GP. What should their colleague do?

The answer is B: call 000

Heart attack symptoms can include pressure or discomfort in the chest, jaw, back or arms, with breathlessness, nausea or sweating.

If you suspect a heart attack, call 000, help the person rest and follow the call taker's instructions. Do not have them drive themselves.

It can feel awkward to "make a fuss". Training gives your people the confidence to make the call anyway.

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Training your team means the right call gets made, even when it feels awkward.

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Training and Assessment is delivered by Britt at Regional Education and Career Help Australia on behalf of ABC First Aid RTO 3399.

In an emergency, call 000. This page is general information and does not replace hands-on training.