First aid obligations for:

Community Organisations

Every workplace has a duty to consider first aid arrangements, but the right solution depends on the specific workplace rather than the industry alone. Factors such as workforce size, hazards, public access, remote work and medical conditions all influence what is appropriate.

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Typical hazards

Community groups run varied activities and events, often relying on volunteers and hosting members of the public in halls or outdoor spaces. Hazards and numbers change from one activity to the next.

Trained First Aiders

Because cover often falls to volunteers, it's worth making sure enough of them hold current first aid training — especially for events where the public attend.

First aid kits

A portable, well-stocked kit that can travel to events and different venues is usually the most practical option for a community organisation.

AEDs

For halls and events that draw a crowd, access to an AED — your own or a nearby public one — is worth planning for.

See exactly what your workplace needs

The surest way to get this right is a proper assessment of your own site. First Aid Check’s free assessment is built on current NZ first aid regulations, best-practice first-aider ratios and ACC industry risk categories — so your result reflects the rules and your real risk, not a generic rule of thumb. A few minutes gives you a personalised report you can act on.

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