First aid obligations for:
Schools
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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Schools deal with playground and sports injuries, asthma and allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, and large numbers of students, staff and visitors across a wide site. Incidents can happen anywhere from the classroom to the field or on a trip.
Trained First Aiders
Cover needs to reach across the grounds, sports and off-site activities, with staff confident managing asthma and anaphylaxis. Numbers should reflect the students and visitors present, not just staff.
First aid kits
Provide kits in multiple locations — the office, classrooms, the sports area and for trips — and include asthma and anaphylaxis supplies where your plans require them.
AEDs
AEDs are increasingly standard in schools, valuable for staff, students and the public at sports events and after-hours use of the grounds.
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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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