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First Aider Appointment

This document outlines the appointment of an individual as a First Aider under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. It details the responsibilities and duties associated with the role, including maintaining certification, managing first aid supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The document also includes sections for acceptance of the appointment and legal references related to occupational health and safety.

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First Aider Appointment

This document outlines the appointment of an individual as a First Aider under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. It details the responsibilities and duties associated with the role, including maintaining certification, managing first aid supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The document also includes sections for acceptance of the appointment and legal references related to occupational health and safety.

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 85 OF 1993

Legal Assignment : General Safety Regulation 3.4

Appointment Description : First Aider

Full Name :

Designation :

Employee Number :

Facility :

Location :

Date :

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 85 OF 1993:

ASSIGNMENT OF DUTIES TO FIRST AIDER

Having been appointed in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 for Area of
Responsibility hereby appoint you Mr/Ms , as First Aider for Area of
Responsibility.

You are the holder of a valid first aid certificate, and you are hereby designated as a first aider, to perform the
following duties as part of this assignment:

1. Ensure that you are familiar with all aspects of General Safety Regulations 3.4.

2. Responsible for all first aid treatment activities within your workplace.

3. Ensure that your first aid certificate remains valid by notifying insert responsible person/department at least
three months before the expiration of the certificate.

4. Wear the prescribed First Aider identification at all times whilst on site.

5. Ensure that the first aid box is adequately stocked at all times by scheduling a stock

check inspection.

6. Ensure that your first aid box is maintained in a neat, tidy, and clean condition.

7. Ensure that your identification as a first aider is visible on the first aid box.
8. Comply with the administrative requirements of shift change if necessary.

9. Complete your administrative duties for recording and reporting first aid injuries.

10. Attend the prescribed training/information sessions as arranged Insert responsible

person or department.

11. Ensure that the first aid box is processed to insert the responsible person or

department every month for restocking where applicable, or ensure that an

order for stock replenishment is placed.

12. Ensure that your first aid box is ready for monthly inspections by your health and

safety representative.

Yours faithfully

______________________________________________

Occupational Health and Safety Act – Section 16.2 / Section 8

Mr/Ms. (Full Name): .

Designation: .

Attached are the relevant legal references for this appointment. Ensure that you familiarize yourself with the
legal requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA):

Appendix 1: Section 14: General Duties of Employees at Work

Appendix 2: Section 15: Duty not to interfere with, damage or misuse

Appendix 3: Section 38: Offenses, penalties and special orders of the court

Appendix 4: Regulation 3.4 General Safety Regulations

Term of Office

From To
Certification Information

First Aider Level

Expiry date of Certificate

Acceptance of appointment

Please confirm your acceptance of this appointment by completing the following:

I, , hereby accept this responsibility and acknowledge that I


understand the scope and importance of the duties assigned to me.

______________________ _____________________

[Appointee Signature] DATE

_________________________ _______________________

[Signature] Sec 16.2 / Section 8 DATE

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