Choosing and Maintaining a Workplace First Aid Kit

A useful first aid kit starts with the workplace it serves. Before comparing products, make a short list of your activities, likely injuries, work locations and the people who need access to supplies.

Start with your workplace assessment

Safe Work Australia’s first aid guidance explains that hazards, workplace size and location, and the people present help determine first aid equipment, facilities and training. Use that assessment when choosing a kit; buying a named kit alone does not establish compliance.

Compare the contents, then the container

Open each product’s contents list and compare quantities as well as item names. Check pack sizes and dimensions before ordering. A wall cabinet kit may suit a fixed location, while portable kits offer a carrying format for mobile work. Confirm the actual listing details rather than assuming every kit in a category has the same supplies.

Make restocking straightforward

• Keep the kit’s contents list with it.
• Record supplies that have been used, damaged or reached their expiry date.
• Assign someone to review the kit and organise replacements.
• Check any changed work activities before simply reordering the same pack.

Compare refill packs with your list, or browse the restocking range for individual requirements.

Ordering for several locations?

Send Andrew the product names, quantities and delivery postcodes through our contact page. Including your existing kit list helps us identify the products you are looking for.