Workplace First Aid

First aid tips, kit guides and safety advice from the MediBC team.

Workplace First Aid

34 guides in this category
Are first aid kits mandatory in the workplace — Australian WHS guide
Workplace First Aid

Are First Aid Kits Mandatory in the Workplace? Australian WHS Rules Explained

3 July 2026

Yes — providing first aid is a legal duty in Australian workplaces. This guide explains what the WHS Code of Practice requires, what a…

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Duty of care in workplace first aid — Australian guide for employers and first aiders
Workplace First Aid

Duty of Care in Workplace First Aid: What Employers and First Aiders Must Know

3 July 2026

A plain-English guide to duty of care in Australian workplace first aid — the PCBU's legal duty under the WHS Act, how many first aiders you…

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First aid app on smartphone showing emergency CPR steps
Family & Home First Aid Workplace First Aid

The 5 first aid apps you need on your phone

15 April 2024

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026. First aid is an essential skill that can help save lives. While nothing beats…

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Auditing workplace first aid supplies for WHS compliance
First-Aid Kits Workplace First Aid

How to do an audit of your workplace first aid kit

1 April 2024

Did you know that businesses must carry out an audit of their first aid kit once every 12 months? ...

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First aid terms glossary with bandages and CPR chart
Family & Home First Aid Workplace First Aid

First aid terms explained

19 March 2024

Reviewed by the Medibc First Aid Team — last updated May 2026. If you’re keen to increase your first aid skills, you’ll need to…

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Stroke first aid response with patient in recovery position
Family & Home First Aid Workplace First Aid

Could you help someone having a stroke?

29 June 2023

How confident are you about recognising the signs of a stroke? What should you do if you suspect one? ...

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Eye first aid treatment with eyewash and saline solution
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

First aid for your eyes

30 May 2023

Eye injuries could be more common than you think — according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, close to 52,000 people…

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Marine first aid kit ready on the boat ocean
First-Aid Kits Workplace First Aid

First aid on the ocean waves

30 March 2023

Setting sail on a boat is a fun and usually a safe way to enjoy the beauty of the ocean. But accidents can happen, so it’s best to be prepared…

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CPR app emergency response with CPR keyring and AED
First-Aid Kits Workplace First Aid

The new app that connects CPR trained people with emergencies

30 November 2022

Wouldn’t it be great if trained professionals could get to emergencies much faster than they do right now? If you wouldn’t have to worry…

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Sudden cardiac arrest first aid with AED defibrillator
First-Aid Kits Family & Home First Aid

What do I need to know about sudden cardiac arrest?

1 November 2022

Sudden cardiac arrest affects around 30,000 Australians a year, with about 90% of cases ending in death. In fact, deaths from sudden cardiac arrest…

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