Occupation
Industrial first aid attendant
Staffs the first aid room on an industrial, construction, or remote worksite, treating injuries and illness on site and arranging transport when someone needs a hospital. The role also covers first aid records, equipment readiness, and prevention work alongside safety staff. Remote sites can mean long solo shifts with limited backup.
Also known as: Occupational first aid attendant · Site medic · Industrial medic
Occupation content
Part of Public safety, defence and emergency response
What the work involves
- Assess and treat injured or unwell workers within the certified scope
- Arrange and accompany transport to medical care when needed
- Keep first aid records and report injuries under the site's process
- Inspect and restock first aid rooms, kits, and rescue equipment
- Support site safety meetings, drills, and hazard walkthroughs
How people commonly enter
- Occupational or industrial first aid certification recognized by the site's regulator
- Emergency medical technician or paramedic certification applied in an industrial setting
- Employer-sponsored training for an existing worker taking on the attendant role
Typical training: Short course or on-the-job training
Licensing: Regulated in some jurisdictions — confirm the current requirement with the regulator in your province, state, or country.
Typical work context
Client sites · Shift work · Team based · Physically active · Predictable routine
Related interests
Social (helping) · Realistic (hands-on) · Conventional (organizing)
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Skills to practise
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Official sources
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- O*NET OnLine — occupation search: Occupational first aid · United States
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- Canada Job Bank — Explore careers index (Industrial first aid attendant) · Canada
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- UK National Careers Service — Explore careers index (First aid trainer and responder) · United Kingdom
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