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Model Work Health and Safety Codes of Practice - Public Comment Response Form

1)  First Aid in the Workplace
Comments due by Friday, 18 November 2011
Comments: You make reference to Senior First Aid that I have noticed several providers complaining about – it is actually still know as Senior First Aid and the appropriate accrediting bodies including ASQA allow for this to be in the “certificates”
It is fantastic that finally there might be a consistent guideline across Australia for first aid kits – after all we all bleed the same
Page 17 Contents list – 30 mls saline is easily confused with other solutions – 15mls is far more appropriate
Wound cleaning swabs are fine but why include alcohol swabs – the only thing these could be used for in a first aid kit would be to clean scissors or tweezers – however these should be single use, but if they were needed to be cleaned the first aider could use the wound wipes. It would be a painful event if a first aider used a alcohol wipe on a wound in error
Antiseptic liquid – need to clarify that a spray does not need to be single use
Page 18 – the outdoor module – heavy duty crepe for snake bites – heavy conforming bandages are more suitable as used by Australian Reptile Park Somersby
Remote Module – cervical collars ???? With over 20 years of experience as an Intensive Care Paramedic and train many 100’s of people in the use of cervical collars I am very concerned that these would be included in any first aid kits for general use, even in a remote area. If in remote area and a pt suffers a spinal injury then that pt is not moved until emergency services arrive. The application of a collar by anyone without extensive experience is simply dangerous. Please remove this……. Manual inline support by the first aider is the only thing that should be used by first aiders
I feel that at least in the standard kit there should be at least 1 large trauma dressing – eg 20cm X 90cm or there abouts….
Page 17 appendix B. This table describes “standard workplace and Small workplace” but nowhere can I locate in the document at what stage a workplace goes from small to standard ….
Conforming bandages – 1.8m length ?? industry standard is 1.5 outstretched but then some manufacturers detail only stretched length – can you please clarify this
30mls saline – it is commonsense that 2 X 15mls ( 15mls being industry standard ) is the same amount but maybe this needs to be clarified in the document.
Page 12 Low risk workplaces – it states that a “basic first aider” is sufficiently qualified to perform CPR and treat minor illnesses or injuries. Does this mean that a “basic first aider” equals “first aider” when it comes to calculating how many first aiders are required ? I strongly suggest that it is made clear that a “first Aider” is someone that has completed a recognised Senior First Aid course ( currently Apply First Aid HLTFA301C ) which has always been the industry standard. The only qualification that resembles “basic first aid “ is HLTFA201B Provide basic emergency life support. This unit is really not sufficient to equip the person with the skills required of a first aider. Please make First Aid equal Senior First Aid only.
Impacts: Do you anticipate any potential costs or safety benefits of complying with this code that are different to current requirements in your jurisdiction? If so what are they?
2)  Managing Risks in Construction Work
Comments due by Friday, 18 November 2011
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Impacts: Do you anticipate any potential costs or safety benefits of complying with this code that are different to current requirements in your jurisdiction? If so what are they?
3)  Preventing Falls in Housing Construction
Comments due by Friday, 18 November 2011
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Impacts: Do you anticipate any potential costs or safety benefits of complying with this code that are different to current requirements in your jurisdiction? If so what are they?
4)  Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace
Comments due by Friday, 18 November 2011
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Impacts: Do you anticipate any potential costs or safety benefits of complying with this code that are different to current requirements in your jurisdiction? If so what are they?
5)  Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals
Comments due by Friday, 18 November 2011
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6)  Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace
Comments due by Friday, 18 November 2011
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7)  Safe Design Of Building and Structures
Comments due by Friday, 16 December 2011
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8)  Excavation Work
Comments due by Friday, 16 December 2011
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9)  Demolition Work
Comments due by Friday, 16 December 2011
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10)  Spray Painting and Powder Coating
Comments due by Friday, 16 December 2011
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11)  Abrasive Blasting
Comments due by Friday, 16 December 2011
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12)  Welding and Allied Processes
Comments due by Friday, 16 December 2011
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13)  Safe Access in Tree Trimming and Arboriculture
Comments due by Friday, 16 December 2011
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Impacts: Do you anticipate any potential costs or safety benefits of complying with this code that are different to current requirements in your jurisdiction? If so what are they?
14)  Preventing and Managing Fatigue in the Workplace
Comments due by Friday, 16 December 2011
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Impacts: Do you anticipate any potential costs or safety benefits of complying with this code that are different to current requirements in your jurisdiction? If so what are they?
15)  Preventing and Responding to Workplace Bullying
Comments due by Friday, 16 December 2011
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