First aid supplies and AEDs

First aid kits

You can maintain first aid kits and equipment in a number of ways, including:

1. as part of the scheduled workplace inspection program undertaken by the members of the inspection team
2. use of a dedicated first aid kit and equipment inspection schedule - the First aid kit basic contents document may assist with this inspection
3. use of the preferred supplier of first aid kits, inspection and replenishment of supplies, St. John's Ambulance.

First aid inspection and maintenance

St John's Ambulance has been appointed as the preferred supplier for the inspection and maintenance of first aid kits for all University of Melbourne campuses and buildings. By signing up with this service, local areas will join a standardised process across the University while also saving on costs, resources and time.

St. John's Ambulance also sells first aid products such as first aid kits and first aid supplies. Local areas can purchase kits and supplies directly from St. John's Ambulance.

Inspection Process

1. Sign up

• assign a local contact person
• raise a Purchase Order (PO) to St John's Ambulance for a period of one year via iProcurement
  Supplier search: St. John's Ambulance
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• fill in the first aid kits service request form on the Staff Services Portal and review the Process & Responsibilities document.

2. Prior to attending campus

• Ensure you have completed the COVIDSafe Campus training module for your first visit back to the campus before you are required to attend campus to meet with the St. John's Ambulance Representative (Rep)
• Ensure that you always maintain COVIDSafe behaviour and follow the Public Health Network's direction. More information can be found on the COVIDSafe Resource Hub.
• ensure that prior to attending campus the Rep has:
  1. completed the relevant contractor induction
  2. provided their COVIDSafe Plan to you
  3. completed the health declaration. Further information is available on the Attending Campus website.

3. Meet the Rep and set up an account

• meet with the Rep at a mutually agreed time
• complete a walk-through of the building or area to identify the location of each kit and provide further information as required (e.g. special kit types). The Rep will record the kit type and its location, and then affix a barcode on the kit to record future inspections against
• provide additional information to the Rep as required by the area (e.g. induction to laboratory, restricted access, etc)
• agree on a regular service frequency and future dates. St John's will email the local contact person two weeks prior to the next scheduled servicing of kits to confirm a suitable date and time. Please respond to this email confirming a suitable date, if you do not respond St John's will not attend.

4. Payment

• the local area will be charged a first aid kit inspection fee (hourly rate) and for replenishment of items (shortage or out of date) as required.
• an invoice will be generated a few days after the inspection day (day of service)
• as per the University Finance Policy, all invoices will be sent directly to Finance, quoting the PO number, unless reassigning to a different cost centre is required.

5. Report and audit

• St. John's Ambulance will email the local contact person a report after the service is completed.
• If the local contact person or the location of kits changes, please notify St. John's with updated details.

If you have any questions, please contact the Health & Safety Services team for assistance.