First aid

Contact a First Aid Officer in your area if you or someone else is injured or ill.

You must also report incidents, injuries and illnesses that are work-related or occur in the workplace.

Procedures

For first aid procedures, see:

• First Aid Procedure [2.60.20]
• Working Safety with Blood and Body Fluids Policy and Guidelines [2.60.10]
• First Aid for Burns including Chemical Burns Procedures [2.60.22]
• First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis Guidelines [2.60.23].

Training

UQ provides first aid training that is open to all staff.

You must complete accredited first aid training before you become a First Aid Officer. Check the training and induction requirements for First Aid Officers.

First Aid Officers

UQ-required First Aid Officers must:

• hold current First Aid and CPR certification
• administer first aid to UQ staff, students and visitors where necessary
• maintain first aid facilities and equipment in their area
• document occurrences of illness and injury requiring first aid treatment.

First aid requirements at UQ will vary across campuses and workplaces according to the nature of hazards, tasks and the size and location of the workplace. First-aid requirements must be implemented in accordance with the First aid in the workplace Code of Practice 2021 and the UQ First Aid Procedure.

The number of First Aid Officers needed in your area is determined by a risk assessment conducted by the head of the organisational area. Appendix A of the First aid in the workplace – Code of practice 2021 provides guidance on the first aid risk management process, number of first aid officers needed and relevant items to have in a first aid kit.

Eligibility

UQ-required First Aid Officers are eligible for payment, as per the guidelines for the payment of first aid allowances. UQ workers who have first aid qualifications, but are not required by the University to hold such qualifications, are not eligible for the First Aid Allowance.

Conditions for appointment as a First Aid Officer are in accordance with the First Aid Officer Procedure. If you are eligible for the first aid allowance, you will need to apply for it annually in line with successful renewal of your CPR certification.

For more information about the responsibilities and appointment conditions of First Aid Officers, read the:

• First Aid Procedure [2.60.20]
• Appointment of First Aid Officers Policy [5.50.11].

Contact the Occupational Health Nurse Advisor for more information. The Occupational Health Nurse Advisor provides ongoing support and advice for First Aid Officers.

Become a First Aid Officer

To be a UQ-required First Aid Officer, you must hold current first aid qualifications throughout the period you’re appointed, including annual resuscitation updates. Check the training and induction requirements for First Aid Officers.

If your area has an opening for a First Aid Officer there will be a call for applications. Application for the First Aid Officer Allowance is now an online process through MyAurion. To apply:

1. Go to - MyAurion - Dashboard - My Forms - Add - First Aid Allowance.
2. Complete the form and upload current First Aid and CPR certificates. This will automatically go to your supervisor for their approval.

Heads of organisational area must:

• approve your application through MyAurion
• hold copies of your qualifications and make sure they’re current for the period you’re appointed.

They must also complete a risk assessment:

• before the initial appointment of a new First Aid Officer
• at the end of a First Aid Officer’s appointment before recommending reappointment.

For more information on the process and completing the forms, click on the links below.

First Aid allowance user guide for staff members -
https://systems-training.its.uq.edu.au/systems/human-resources/myaurion/allowances

First Aid allowance user guide for supervisors.
https://systems-training.its.uq.edu.au/systems/human-resources/myaurion/approve-allowances

For further information on applying for the First Aid Officer allowance please contact HR Payroll.

First aid kits and supplies

First Aid Officers maintain first aid facilities, equipment and supplies in their area. You can order first aid supplies via the UQeMARKET other preferred suppliers.

For recommended items to include in a first aid kit, see 'Example of contents for a first aid kit' in the Queensland First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice. Contact the Occupational Health Nurse Advisor for further advice.

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