First aid obligations for:

Warehouses

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

Warehousing involves manual handling, forklifts and moving vehicles, falls from racking or height, and crush injuries around machinery — so incidents can be serious. Large sites can also be some distance from emergency help.

Trained First Aiders

You need trained cover on every shift, including nights, and enough capability to manage a serious injury while an ambulance is on its way. On big sites, first aiders should be able to reach any area quickly.

First aid kits

Kits should suit the risks — including provisions for severe bleeding and eye injuries — and be placed at several clearly signed points across the floor.

AEDs

An AED is recommended for most warehouses, particularly larger or more remote sites where every minute counts before help arrives.

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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