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Quick action may help prevent an asthma attack from becoming an asthma emergency.

Signs of an ASTHMA ATTACK

Increasing wheezing, cough, chest tightness or shortness of breath

Waking often at night with asthma symptoms

Needing to use a blue/grey reliever again within 3 hours

When is it an ASTHMA EMERGENCY?

Symptoms get worse very quickly

Severe shortness of breath, can’t speak comfortably or lips look blue

Little or no relief from your reliever inhaler

Signs that someone needs first aid for an ASTHMA ATTACK

Any of these:

Suddenly hard to breathe

Can’t talk normally

Coughing

Wheezing

Feeling of chest tightness

What to do

Call an ambulance immediately:

Dial 000 Say this is an ASTHMA EMERGENCY

Not sure if it's asthma?

If a person stays conscious and their main problem seems to be breathing, follow the asthma first aid steps. Asthma reliever medicine is unlikely to harm them even if they do not have asthma.

If someone is unconscious, start life support.

If you are ever unsure about what you should do, CALL AMBULANCE IMMEDIATELY (DIAL 000)

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Information Guide for Monash University First Aiders *Updated*

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Information Guide for Monash University First Aiders *Updated*

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Information Guide for Monash Uni First Aiders V2.1 (July 2024)

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First Aid Online Report Form

The information in a first aid report may include personal and, in some cases, sensitive information.  The reports are subject to requirements under Health Records legislation, so reports need to be stored in a manner that will ensure they remain private and confidential.

All hardcopy first aid reports should be sent to the Occupational Health Team (please refer to First Aid Procedures).  OH&S stores the full report but the area can retain a copy of the report with the person's name, DOB, address, sex and other identifying, personal or sensitive information redacted for the purpose of review of incidents.

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Should I include an asthma-reliever inhaler in my first aid kit?

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Should I include an asthma-reliever inhaler in my first aid kit?

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If assessed as a necessary FA supply (i.e. has included it in their First Aid Assessment), you can store an asthma-reliever inhaler in your first aid kit.

Important notes regarding asthma-relieving inhalers in FA kits:

- a disposable spacer should be included with the inhaler

- ensure the inhaler and spacer in stored in a labelled container or bag that identifies it as a specific module (see FA Procedure), so that it can be quickly identified in the kit (see FA Kit Contents List for module details)

- the inhaler should be stored according to the manufacturer's instructions

- the inhaler should be replaced when it reaches its expiry date

- the Asthma Module should include a copy of the Asthma First Aid 4 x 4 protocol in the module (printable copy available here)

- First Aiders in the area should be familiar with how to administer it to a person and with the protocol

- make personnel aware that its inclusion in the first aid kit is not a substitute for carrying their own medication.  All staff and students are required to carry their own medication and should make their First Aiders and Supervisors aware of it and how/when to administer it to them

Important notes regarding medications in FA kits (excerpt from WorkSafe First Aid Compliance Code):

138.  Employers should consider including an asthma-relieving inhaler and a spacer to treat asthma attacks and adrenaline (epinephrine) auto-injector for the treatment of anaphylaxis (commonly known as an EpiPen). These may also be available as additional kit modules. These should be stored according to the manufacturers’ instructions, and be replaced when they reach their expiry date. First aid officers need to be aware that the administering of medication should only occur in certain circumstances (see paragraph 141). If it is anticipated first aid officers will need to administer medication they need to be provided with appropriate training. Employees who require prescribed or over-the-counter medicines should carry their own medicines for their personal use as needed.

141. In general, administering scheduled medications needs to be managed by a registered health professional. However, in providing first aid, it may be appropriate for a first aid officer in certain circumstances to:

• assist a patient with taking their medication (such as an asthma inhaler)
• assist a patient to take, or administer a medicine to a patient, in line with their first aid training or on the instruction
of a registered health professional or Ambulance Victoria (for example, giving an adrenaline (epinephrine) auto-injector in
anaphylaxis).

First aid officers are not expected to know employees’ medical conditions.

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Please see below for upcoming events:

First Aid Mid-year Meeting July 2023
https://monash.workplace.com/groups/1548204071971223/permalink/5216469731811287/

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COVID-19 and Providing First Aid

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Who can we get to check and refill our first aid kits?

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Who can we get to check and refill our first aid kits?

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The FAC can complete a First Aid Assessment (FAA) which will determine:

the type of kit/s the area needs

the quantity of kits the area needs

the number of trained First Aiders required for the area

If your area has a large number of kits, you can choose to engage a company to carry out regularly kit servicing (frequency to be determined in consultation with the area's OHS Committee).

Restocking First Aid Kits
Monash's recommends the following suppliers for stocking and servicing first aid kits
• Brenniston
E: sales@brenniston.com.au
T: 9704 7635 or 1300 730 079
• Livingstone First Aid & Safety
E: firstaid@livingstone.com.au
T: 1300 727 203
•  Medical Solution
E: sales@medicalsolution.com.au
T: 1300 136 158

•  St John’s Ambulance

E: info@stjohnvic.com.au
T: 8588 8588

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Defibrillator Coordinator:

Inform OH&S of role - Safety Role Appointment Form

Post the DC contact details near every defibrillator & on safety notice board

Register defibrillator/s on the Defibrillator Locations List on the OHS website

Maintain daily visual 'state-of-readiness' checks or delegate the task to a FA and/or area staff member

Maintain monthly defibrillator maintenance checklist and store it locally for audit purposes

Ensure FAs are aware to send a defibrillator post-use checklist to the Occupational Health Team post-use of defibrillator

Ensure the expiry date of defibrillator unit battery is clearly visible on the outside of defibrillator

Appoint a caretaker with the responsibility of checking the defibrillator during the DC's absence

Post the DC or caretaker's contact details near every defibrillator & on safety notice board

attends/participates in networking and education sessions during the year

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First Aid Coordinator:
• Inform OH&S of role – Safety Role Appointment Form
• Complete First Aid Assessment (every 3 years, or during changes) and stored locally
• Post the details of the FA (name and contact numbers) on first aid kits & safety notice board
• Post names and contact numbers of FAs on all first aid kits & on safety notice board
• Keep records of current training for First Aiders
• Ensure hepatitis B immunisations are up-to-date for all First Aiders.  Further information at Hep B for First Aiders
• Ensure first aid kit/s stocked as per procedure: First Aid Kit Contents
• Attach the QR code for the First Aid Online Report Form  to each first aid kit

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Defibrillator locations

First Aid Assessment Examples

First Aid Assessment for On-Campus Activities Form

First Aid Assessment Tool

First Aid for Laboratory Rodent Bites and Scratches Guidelines

First Aid for Electric Shocks Guidelines

First Aid Kit Contents

First Aid Report Form

First Aid Online Report Form

The following QR labels can be used to access the First Aid Online Report Form:

Avery labels Word template (.doc) 6-to-a-page (Avery_J8165)

Avery labels Word template (.doc) 8-to-a-page (Avery_J8166)

Guide to Determine the Number of First Aid Kits

Universal Immunisation Form - First Aiders should be immunised against hepatitis B

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First Aid Procedure

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It is important to be familiar with the policies and procedures applicable to your role.  All relevant first aid information is available on the OHS website.

This guide is designed to be used in collaboration with OHS policies and procedures to assist you in your role and should not be used as a substitute. We hope that it will assist in fulfilling your role.

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How to check if my area's First Aiders have been assigned/appointed their role on SARAH+?

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How to check if my area's First Aiders have been assigned/appointed their role on SARAH+?

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Only a First Aider's manager or supervisor can assign them to their safety role.  Instructions on how to assign/appoint a person to their safety role can be found here:
https://www.monash.edu/ohs/sarah/roles-and-positions

The First Aid Coordinator can check whether their First Aiders have been assigned/appointed to their role by:
- Go to https://www.monash.edu/ohs/AboutUs
- Click on Local OHS roles
- Scroll down to Safety Roles in your area
- Sign in to Power BI by clicking the button
- Select the role type (e.g. Monash University First Aider, First Aid Coordinator or Defibrillator Coordinator)
- Select your area in the drop down list under Search by Department or add the details to the search bar

To Create an Excel Spreadsheet of the information:
- Click on the 3-dot More options button above Appointed persons email column
- Select Export Data
- Select Summarized data and click Export

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How do I find out if my area's First Aiders are up-to-date with required training?

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How do I find out if my area's First Aiders are up-to-date with required training?

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To get an up-to-date list of training records for their department's first aid personnel, First Aid Coordinators can contact their:
- Safety Officer
- OHS Consultant/Advisor
- Person in their department who is responsible for training compliance.

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What is my role as First Aid Coordinator (FAC)?

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What is my role as First Aid Coordinator (FAC)?

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It is the responsibility of the FAC to:

Discuss recruitment of First Aiders (FAs) with the relevant head/s of the academic/administrative unit and/or OHS Committee

Ensure FAs and DCs are appointed by the relevant academic/admin unit, with the consent of the appointee's performance manager supervisor (See 9.1 - OHS Roles, Responsibilities and Committees Procedure)

Notify area FAs of the requirement to be immunised against hepatitis B

Ensure FAs have hepatitis B vaccinations and current training qualifications

Act as focal point for communication between FAs in the work area, the local OHS Committee and OH&S

Complete the area's First Aid Assessment (renewed every 3 years or earlier if the needs of the area change)

Allocate specific duties to FAs as required

Ensure that first aid kits, supplies and equipment are maintained

Monitor the record keeping associated with first aid kits, supplies and equipment

Liaise with the local OHS Committee and OH&S on first aid matters

Report back to their local area on first aid updates, changes in procedures and requirements

Adhere to the specific requirements and responsibilities for FACs, as noted in the Monash University First Aid Procedure.

FACs do not need any extra formal training themselves.

Please note that OH&S does not keep a central record of FAs.  Lists of FAs must be retained and made available locally.

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As Defib Coordinator (DC), you are responsible for checking the defib is in a 'state-of-readiness' daily.

A daily visual check of the unit:

ensures that the service indicator (light) shows the defib is ready to use

does not need to be documented

As DC, you are also responsible for a detailed documented check monthly.

A monthly check of the unit:

is a more detailed check of the defib unit and its accessories (pads, batteries, accessory pack, etc)

needs to be documented, with the checklist stored locally

All maintenance checklists and post-use checklists can be found on the OHS website.

All checks may be delegated to another staff member.

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First Aid Coordinator Role:  Further Information

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The FAC also:
• acts as focal point for communication between FAs in their work area and OH&S
• assists with the First Aid Assessment for their area
• allocates a list of specific duties to FAs
• ensures that the FAs list and contact numbers are current so that they can be promptly contacted
• ensures that first aid kits, supplies and equipment are maintained
• monitors the record keeping associated with first aid kits, supplies and equipment
• liaises with their local OHS committee and OH&S
• advises staff and students of the location of first aid facilities, and how to contact FAs
• attends/participates in networking and education sessions during the year

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First Aid at Monash: A Guide for First Aiders - OHS Information Sheet

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What is my role as Defibrillator Coordinator (DC)?

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What is my role as Defibrillator Coordinator (DC)?

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It is the responsibilities of the DC to:

Ensure all defibrillator unit checks are completed and documented (See 9.3 First Aid Procedure₎

Daily visual checks are required (and do not need to be documented) - can be completed by the DC, First Aider (FA) or nominated staff member

Monthly detailed checks are required and must be documented.  Forms can be found here and can be completed by the DC, FA or nominated staff member

DCs do not need any extra formal training themselves.

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General Information for Oxygen Use and Storage

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General Information for Oxygen Use and Storage

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The First Aid Procedure does not advise to administer oxygen when giving chest compressions
• First aid courses include Basic Life Support (BLS) which does not instruct on the administration of oxygen for cardiac arrest (or respiratory arrest) - instead rescue breathing or mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is taught.
• Oxygen administration training is only given in Advanced Life Support (ALS) courses, which are geared towards health professionals and not First Aiders

Further information re oxygen use in first aid can be found in the First Aid Procedure.

Safety

How do you store emergency oxygen?

• It is important to store oxygen at least 6.1m/20 feet from kitchens, open flames, heat sources and combustible materials such as paint, grease and oil
• Store cylinders in a well-ventilated location (no closets or cabinets)
• Ensure tanks are stored in accessible spaces for ready access during an emergency

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A First Aid Assessment must be completed to determine if medical oxygen is a required first aid supply.

Maintenance of oxygen cylinders
Procedures must be established to ensure that:

·  The oxygen level in the cylinders is checked at least monthly;

·  The equipment is stored and handled in the correct manner;

·  The equipment is serviced on an annual basis by an authorised service agency.

The responsibility for the testing and servicing of the oxygen cylinders must be determined in consultation with the First Aid Coordinator, the Safety Officer and local OHS committee to ensure this is performed by a person trained in the use of this equipment.

Records of maintenance, testing and service of the oxygen cylinders must be maintained by the academic/administrative unit.

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It is the responsibility of the First Aider (FA) to:

Complete a first aid course and renew it every 3 years, if continuing in the role

Minimum level qualification is HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Complete HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) qualifications and renew at least once per year (except for the years that HLTAID011 is completed)

Be prepared to be hepatitis B immunised

Be readily available and able to be called away at short notice, when required

Have the capacity to deal with injury and illness and is able to relate well with people

Respond promptly to provide an emergency service for injury/illness as required, while always working within
their level of competence

Arrange prompt and appropriate referral (e.g. to a medical clinic, GP, hospital emergency department) as
required

Access information from an SOS bracelet or similar in order to attend to a casualty

Keep confidential all information received in the course of their duty (medical information must only be released to relevant medical staff)

Record all treatment (however minor) in a First Aid Online Report

Encourage staff who have had an injury/illness to complete an online Hazard and Incident Report in SARAH+, where relevant

Maintain first aid facilities, including first aid equipment, checking and restocking of first aid kits, as delegated or if there is no First Aid Coordinator for the area

Report any deficiencies in the first aid service to their First Aid Coordinator, OHS Committee or the Occupational Health Team

Attends/participates in networking and education sessions during the year

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Learn CPR - Ambulance Victoria video QR code

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Learn CPR - Ambulance Victoria video QR code

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Ambulance Victoria & Heart Foundation FAQ (Call Push Shock)

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Ambulance Victoria & Heart Foundation FAQ (Call Push Shock)

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AV & Heart Foundation FAQ Call Push Shock

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Link to PDF
https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/496030/ohs-training-guide.pdf

Link to online matrix (BI)
https://app.powerbi.com/reportEmbed?reportId=db5ba045-63cc-4a0e-bd1f-b50423f6cb7f&autoAuth=true&ctid=ef7a487a-77ca-410a-803d-e426b62a587f

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I'm a First Aid Coordinator (FAC). How do I know who the First Aiders in my department are?

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I'm a First Aid Coordinator (FAC). How do I know who the First Aiders in my department are?

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Your local Safety Officer can check who is registered for their role as First Aider (and other safety roles).  Safety Officers have access to Power BI.  If your First Aiders are not registered for their role, they will need to do so.  Their supervisor, Safety Officer or OHS Consultant/Advisor can do this via SARAH+.

How to register roles and positions on SARAH+?
https://www.monash.edu/ohs/sarah/roles-and-positions

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-It is important to document the name of the casualty if they have provided it.  In some cases, the casualty may refuse to provide their details and in that case the report is still to be completed with a note stating that the person would not/could not/did not provide that information.

-The information in a FA report may include personal and, in some cases, sensitive information.  The reports are subject to requirements under Health Records legislation so the reports need to be kept in a manner that will ensure they remain private and confidential.

-All FA Reports should be sent to the Occupational Health Nurse Consultants (OHNCs) - please refer to the First Aid Procedures.  The OHNCs store the full report but the area can retain a copy of the report with the person's name, DOB, address, sex and other identifying information redacted for the purpose of review of incidents.

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How do I change the alarm battery in our defib cabinet?

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How do I change the alarm battery in our defib cabinet?

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How to change the alarm battery in a standard defib cabinet:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SM3sfsKijA7Tp6y1f1ERojO9YLrGZZYMPmxCcVjZ0dg/edit?usp=sharing

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Anaphylaxis needs emergency first aid. The first line treatment is injection of adrenaline (epinephrine) into the outer mid-thigh. Do not allow the person to stand or walk. Give further doses of adrenaline if there is no response after 5 minutes.

A severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) is life-threatening and requires urgent action.

1. Lay the person flat – do not allow them to stand or walk.

2. Give adrenaline injector (such as EpiPen® or Anapen®) into the outer mid-thigh.

3. Phone an ambulance – call triple zero (000).

4. Phone family or emergency contact.

5. Further adrenaline may be given if there is no response after 5 minutes.

6. Transfer person to hospital for at least 4 hours of observation.

If in doubt, give adrenaline injector.

Commence CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) at any time if person is unresponsive and not breathing normally.

Always give adrenaline injector first, and then asthma reliever puffer if someone with known asthma and allergy to food, insects or medication has sudden breathing difficulty (including wheeze, persistent cough or hoarse voice) even if there are no skin symptoms.

People with known anaphylaxis or severe allergic reaction are advised to carry a device to inject adrenaline (EpiPen® or Anapen®) and a mobile phone to call for help.  They should also carry with them an ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis.

Important notes regarding medications in FA kits (excerpt from WorkSafe First Aid Compliance Code):

138.  Employers should consider including an asthma-relieving inhaler and a spacer to treat asthma attacks and adrenaline (epinephrine) auto-injector for the treatment of anaphylaxis (commonly known as an EpiPen). These may also be available as additional kit modules. These should be stored according to the manufacturers’ instructions, and be replaced when they reach their expiry date. First aid officers need to be aware that the administering of medication should only occur in certain circumstances (see paragraph 141). If it is anticipated first aid officers will need to administer medication they need to be provided with appropriate training. Employees who require prescribed or over-the-counter medicines should carry their own medicines for their personal use as needed.

141. In general, administering scheduled medications needs to be managed by a registered health professional. However, in
providing first aid, it may be appropriate for a first aid officer in certain circumstances to:

• assist a patient with taking their medication (such as an asthma inhaler)
• assist a patient to take, or administer a medicine to a patient, in line with their first aid training or on the instruction
of a registered health professional or Ambulance Victoria (for example, giving an adrenaline (epinephrine) auto-injector in
anaphylaxis).

First aid officers are not expected to know employees’ medical conditions.

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Allergic reactions emergency first aid - Better Health Channel

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I am not sure if it is asthma or not.  What should I do?

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I am not sure if it is asthma or not.  What should I do?

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Not sure if it's asthma?

If a person stays conscious and their main problem seems to be breathing, follow the asthma first aid steps in the charts. Asthma reliever medicine is unlikely to harm them even if they do not have asthma.

If someone is unconscious, start life support.

https://www.nationalasthma.org.au/asthma-first-aid

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Quick action may help prevent an asthma attack from becoming an asthma emergency.

Signs you are having an ASTHMA ATTACK

You have increasing wheezing, cough, chest tightness or shortness of breath

You are waking often at night with asthma symptoms

You need to use your blue/grey reliever again within 3 hours

When is it an ASTHMA EMERGENCY?

Your symptoms get worse very quickly

You have severe shortness of breath, can't speak comfortably or lips look blue

You get little or no relief from your reliever inhaler

Signs that someone needs first aid for an ASTHMA ATTACK

Any of these:

Suddenly hard to breathe

Can't talk normally

Coughing

Wheezing

Feeling of chest tightness

What to do

Call an ambulance immediately:
Dial 000 Say this is an ASTHMA EMERGENCY

Not sure if it's asthma?

If a person stays conscious and their main problem seems to be breathing, follow the asthma first aid steps in the charts below. Asthma reliever medicine is unlikely to harm them even if they do not have asthma.

If someone is unconscious, start life support.

If you are ever unsure about what you should do

CALL AMBULANCE IMMEDIATELY (DIAL 000)

Asthma first aid using blue/grey puffer for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over

First aid using blue/grey puffer for children under 12 years
Download poster.

Tremor (e.g. shaky hands) can be a side-effect of these medications. High doses can cause rapid pulse rate. Use it as needed for asthma symptoms. After the person is breathing normally again, do not keep giving extra doses.

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Releiver inhalers can look different from the standard blue/grey device.

Some of the various types of inhalers are:
- Airomir (salbutamol) Autohaler
- Bricanyl (terbutaline)
- Symbicort Turbuhaler (budesonide–formoterol)
- DuoResp Spiromax 200/6 (budesonide–formoterol)
- BiResp Spiromax 200/6 (budesonide–formoterol)
- Symbicort Rapihaler (budesonide–formoterol)
- Fostair (beclometasone–formoterol)

More information about inhalers and how to administer them for first aid: https://www.nationalasthma.org.au/asthma-first-aid

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Quick action may help prevent an asthma attack from becoming an asthma emergency.

Signs you are having an ASTHMA ATTACK

You have increasing wheezing, cough, chest tightness or shortness of breath

You are waking often at night with asthma symptoms

You need to use your blue/grey reliever again within 3 hours

When is it an ASTHMA EMERGENCY?

Your symptoms get worse very quickly

You have severe shortness of breath, can't speak comfortably or lips look blue

You get little or no relief from your reliever inhaler

Signs that someone needs first aid for an ASTHMA ATTACK

Any of these:

Suddenly hard to breathe

Can't talk normally

Coughing

Wheezing

Feeling of chest tightness

What to do

Call an ambulance immediately:
Dial 000 Say this is an ASTHMA EMERGENCY

Not sure if it's asthma?

If a person stays conscious and their main problem seems to be breathing, follow the asthma first aid steps in the charts below. Asthma reliever medicine is unlikely to harm them even if they do not have asthma.

If someone is unconscious, start life support.

If you are ever unsure about what you should do

CALL AMBULANCE IMMEDIATELY (DIAL 000)

Asthma first aid using blue/grey puffer for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over

First aid using blue/grey puffer for children under 12 years
Download poster.

Tremor (e.g. shaky hands) can be a side-effect of these medications. High doses can cause rapid pulse rate. Use it as needed for asthma symptoms. After the person is breathing normally again, do not keep giving extra doses.

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Post these info sheets next to mounted FA kits or include a copy in portable FA kits.

First Aid for Asthma Chart (12 years +)
Asthma First Aid for Children under 12

Print off charts from the National Asthma Council website.

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First aid kits and defibrillators are important equipment for workplace safety, and it is essential they are easily located when needed. Whilst it is possible to indicate first aid kit and defibrillator locations on evacuation diagrams, occasionally the equipment may be relocated, and so the diagrams may not be accurate. We are also planning to review Monash’s evacuation diagram format more broadly.

To help staff and students locate first aid kits and defibrillators when needed, appropriate signage is important. Three-dimensional signs can make it easier to find this equipment when needed.

Emergency equipment signs are white with a green background:

These signs are available from most safety retailers, including Winc (via Coupa), Seton, Safety Xpress and Australian Safety Signs.

First Aid Coordinators should ensure that their first aid kits and defibrillators are appropriately signed, and that local First Aiders know where they are located. New staff should also receive information about the location of this equipment during local OHS inductions, and how to contact a First Aider if needed.

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The Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) provides Free  flowcharts for  the following: ANZCOR Adult Cardiorespiratory Arrest Flowchart, ANZCOR Anaphylaxis Flowchart, ANZCOR Basic Life Support Flowchart, ANZCOR Choking Flowchart (Management of Foreign Body Airway Obstruction), ANZCOR Paediatric Cardiorespiratory Arrest Flowchart

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You can contact Talent & Leadership Development (TLD) to arrange on-site training at your preferred location (see links below).  TLD will arrange training with Monash's preferred provider, Premium Health.  Complete a request form to arrange this (see below).

You can request in-house training or training be scheduled at times to suit your needs, by completing the OHS Training Request form.  The request form is available on the TLD OHS Training webpage and below.

Course request form link:

http://www.intranet.monash/staff-development/media/documents/forms2/OH-And-S-Training-Request-Form.docx.

If you would prefer to engage a training provider other than Premium Health, you can arrange training directly with the company.  If doing so, a few things to note are:

the provider should make participants aware of the particulars of raising alarm/alerting Security at Monash (i.e. once Triple Zero has been called, Security should be called (333) so they can escort the ambulance/ paramedic unit to the site)

hepatitis B immunisation is required for Monash University First Aiders

More information can be found in the Information Guide for Monash University First Aiders.

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First aid kits and defibrillators are important equipment for workplace safety, and it is essential they are easily located when needed. Whilst it is possible to indicate first aid kit and defibrillator locations on evacuation diagrams, occasionally the equipment may be relocated, and so the diagrams may not be accurate. We are also planning to review Monash’s evacuation diagram format more broadly.

To help staff and students locate first aid kits and defibrillators when needed, appropriate signage is important. Three-dimensional signs can make it easier to find this equipment when needed.

Emergency equipment signs are white with a green background:

These signs are available from most safety retailers, including Winc (via Coupa), Seton, Safety Xpress and Australian Safety Signs.

First Aid Coordinators should ensure that their first aid kits and defibrillators are appropriately signed, and that local First Aiders know where they are located. New staff should also receive information about the location of this equipment during local OHS inductions, and how to contact a First Aider if needed.

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Who can we get to check and refill our first aid kits?

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Who can we get to check and refill our first aid kits?

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The FAC can complete a First Aid Assessment (FAA) which will determine:

the type of kit/s the area needs

the quantity of kits the area needs

the number of trained First Aiders required for the area

If your area has a large number of kits, you can choose to engage a company to carry out regularly kit servicing (frequency to be determined in consultation with the area's OHS Committee).

Restocking First Aid Kits
Monash's recommends the following suppliers for stocking and servicing first aid kits
• Brenniston
E: sales@brenniston.com.au
T: 9704 7635 or 1300 730 079
• Livingstone First Aid & Safety
E: firstaid@livingstone.com.au
T: 1300 727 203
•  Medical Solution
E: sales@medicalsolution.com.au
T: 1300 136 158

•  St John’s Ambulance

E: info@stjohnvic.com.au
T: 8588 8588

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If you have unused, unopened first aid supplies that have expired that would otherwise be discarded, consider donating them to one or more of the following types of organisations:

animal rescue

wildlife carers

sporting clubs

recreational clubs

Always confirm with the intended organisation before donating that the items are currently required. We have preciously donated expired supplies to:

WIRES (https://www.wires.org.au/donate-goods)

Warriors 4 Wildlife (https://warriors4wildlife.org/donate-supplies-guide)

Wildlife Rescuers Inc (https://wildliferescuers.org.au/donate/)

Areas are also welcome to send or drop off the items to the Occupational Health Team (Room G06, 26 Research Way, Clayton campus) and we can donate them for you.

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WIRES constantly need supplies and equipment to help more native animals and support our volunteers. If you can assist with the items listed please contact us today.

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If you have unused, unopened first aid supplies that have expired that would otherwise be discarded, consider donating them to one or more of the following types of organisations:

animal rescue

wildlife carers

sporting clubs

recreational clubs

Always confirm with the intended organisation before donating that the items are currently required. We have preciously donated expired supplies to:

WIRES (https://www.wires.org.au/donate-goods)

Warriors 4 Wildlife (https://warriors4wildlife.org/donate-supplies-guide)

Wildlife Rescuers Inc (https://wildliferescuers.org.au/donate/)

Areas are also welcome to send or drop off the items to the Occupational Health Team (Room G06, 26 Research Way, Clayton campus) and we can donate them for you.

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WIRES constantly need supplies and equipment to help more native animals and support our volunteers. If you can assist with the items listed please contact us today.

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Ambulance Victoria (AV) maintains a register of AED locations across Victoria and utilises the data in their GoodSAM app. If we know where AEDs are in our communities, GoodSAM can provide their locations for trusted responders to collect the nearest device on their way to a patient.

Please fill in the attached AED information gathering form and return to this email so that we can update or register your AED to help save lives.

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Defibrillator Maintenance Checklists

Defibtech DDU-100

Mediana HeartOn A15

Physio Control LIFEPACK CR Plus

ZOLL AED Plus

Defibrillator Post-use Checklists

Defibtech DDU-100

Mediana HeartOn A15

Physio Control LIFEPACK CR Plus

ZOLL AED Plus