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Are we required to provide EpiPens?

Question: We had a contractor onsite yesterday who is allergic to wasp stings and asked what our procedure was for managing anaphylaxis. We are a manufacturer in the printing industry and have approximately 12 first aid kits onsite. I believe EpiPens have a use-by date. What are our responsibilities from a WHS duty of care perspective?

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