First Aid Facilities and Services
UWS provides and maintains first aid kits and rooms that are strategically placed throughout the University’s campuses to minimise the potential severity of an injury.
First aid services are provided by designated UWS First Aid Officers (PDF, 12.52 KB) (opens in a new window) who have successfully completed a WorkCover NSW accredited first aid training course and have accepted the responsibilities that come with the role.
First Aid Equipment
First Aid Kits
Wall-mounted First Aid Kits are located in convenient places throughout the University. A sticker detailing the prescribed contents should be located on each kit. It is the responsibility of designated UWS First Aid Officers (PDF, 12.52 KB) to regularly ensure the kit is fully stocked.
Any occasion which requires the use of First Aid Supplies should be accompanied by a completed Incident/Hazard Notification Form submitted promptly to WHS, as well as a request for restock of depleted/used items.
To order replacement First Aid Supplies, simply complete the First Aid Supplies Request form (PDF, 89.69 KB) (opens in a new window) and they will be dispatched to you through the internal mail.
Defibrillators
UWS has defibrillators installed at strategic locations on all campuses to ensure ease of access to the greatest number of individuals. In addition to these fixed locations (listed below), every UWS Security vehicle is equipped with a portable defibrillator.
Please familiarise yourself with the defibrillator located closest to you so that in the event of an emergency, valuable time isn’t lost trying to locate this lifesaving device.
In the event of an Emergency, call Security on ext. 2300.
|
Defibrillator Type |
Campus |
Location |
|
Alarmed Box (mounted) |
Bankstown |
1.G.01 |
|
Alarmed Box (mounted) |
Bankstown |
3.G.01 |
|
Alarmed Box (mounted) |
Bankstown |
9.G.01 |
|
Alarmed Box (mounted) |
Campbelltown |
1.G.24 |
|
Alarmed Box (mounted) |
Campbelltown |
24.2.37 |
|
Alarmed Box (mounted) |
Campbelltown |
3.1.07 |
|
Alarmed Box (mounted) |
Hawkesbury |
G1.G.01 |
|
Alarmed Box (mounted) |
Hawkesbury |
K16.G.02 |
|
Alarmed Box (mounted) |
Parramatta South |
EN.G.02 |
|
Alarmed Box (mounted) |
Parramatta North |
LZ.G.01 |
|
Alarmed Box (mounted) |
Kingswood |
K.1.01 |
|
Alarmed Box (mounted) |
Kingswood |
O.1.06 |
|
Alarmed Box (mounted) |
Werrington North |
AD.G.E1 |
|
Alarmed Box (mounted) |
Werrington South |
BA.1.02 |
|
Portable |
Nirimba Education Precinct |
C1.G.01 |
|
Portable in Security Vehicle |
All Campuses |
Security Vehicle |
First Aid Rooms
There is a fully equipped First Aid Room on every campus. Should access to a First Aid Room be required, please call Security on ext. 2300 or contact your nearest UWS First Aid Officer (PDF, 12.52 KB) (opens in a new window).
|
Kit No |
Campus |
Location |
|
281 |
Campbelltown |
21.G.54 |
|
343 |
Westmead |
L.G.21A |
|
183 |
Bankstown |
10.G.5 |
|
333 |
Blacktown |
U8.G.56 |
|
287 |
Hawkesbury |
K7.G.25 |
|
185 |
Kingswood |
K.1.05D |
|
363 |
Parramatta South |
EA.G.7 |
First Aid Officers
Staff who are certified in First Aid may be eligible to become a designated First Aid Officer for their area. Appointment to this role is at the discretion of each Manager/Supervisor and requires the appointee to accept the responsibilities which accompany it. There is no set ratio of First Aid Officers to number of staff in a given area.
UWS First Aid Officers are responsible for:
- Delivery of prompt First Aid to staff, students and visitors to UWS, in accordance with their training.
- Maintenance of injury and treatment records including completion of an Incident/Hazard Notification Form.
- Ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the University’s First Aid kits and/or rooms within their particular work area.
- Ensuring that their name and contact telephone number is clearly displayed on the first aid kits and rooms located within their immediate work area e.g. the floor of a building, a laboratory.
- Prompt reporting to their Manager or Security of any unauthorised removal or abuse of First Aid facilities or equipment.
- Ensuring that their first aid qualification(s) remain current.
