First aid obligations for:
Professional Services
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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Consultancies, agencies and firms are desk-based and low-risk, but fatigue, stress, slips and trips, and sudden medical events are all realistic. Client meetings and reception areas also bring visitors into the space.
Trained First Aiders
Cover is mostly about responding to minor injuries and sudden illness across your working hours. Make sure client-facing areas and meeting rooms are within reach of a trained first aider.
First aid kits
A standard workplace kit, kept stocked and accessible near shared areas and reception, will handle most situations in a professional-services setting.
AEDs
For larger teams or busy client-facing offices, an AED is worth considering — cardiac events can affect staff and visitors alike, and early defibrillation saves lives.
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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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