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Check a workplace first aid kit with confidence.
Set the quantity your workplace needs, count what is there, check seals and expiry dates, then give every shortage a clear next action.
A practical starting sheet — not a universal contents list or legal advice.
Use this when you need to…
- check a kit after use or on its regular review date
- hand a clear restocking job to another person
- show what was checked, by whom and when
THE SHORT ANSWER
Start with the risks at your workplace, not someone else’s list. Then use the sheet below to turn the physical check into a documented follow-up.
What a useful record looks like
Do not stop at “checked”.
A helpful row shows the gap, the owner and what closes it. This is the difference between a count and a usable handover.
REQUIRED HERE5 pairs
ON HAND2 pairs
STATUSRestock
OWNER / DUECasey · 18 Aug
FOLLOW-UPOrder 3 pairs; return them to Kit 02; mark this row closed.
PRINTABLE WORKSHEET
Workplace first aid kit check
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Set your own required quantity first. The model example is a prompt, not a complete or universal contents list. Base your kit on workplace hazards, size, location and people, then check the guidance and requirements applying in your jurisdiction.
Workplace: ____________________ Kit ID: ____________________ Location: ____________________
Check date: ____________________ Checked by: ____________________ Next check: ____________________
How to use this sheet: Write the quantity your workplace requires, count what is on hand, inspect packaging and expiry, then record the restocking or follow-up action.
| Item | Model example | Required here | On hand | In date & sealed? | Restock / action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aid instructions with CPR flow chart | 1 | [ ] | |||
| Notebook and pen | 1 | [ ] | |||
| Resuscitation face mask or face shield | 1 | [ ] | |||
| Disposable nitrile examination gloves | 5 pairs | [ ] | |||
| Sterile gauze pieces, 7.5 x 7.5 cm | 5 packs | [ ] | |||
| Saline, 15 ml | 8 | [ ] | |||
| Wound cleaning wipes | 10 | [ ] | |||
| Adhesive dressing strips, packet of 50 | 1 | [ ] | |||
| Disposable splinter probes | 10 | [ ] | |||
| Tweezers or forceps | 1 | [ ] | |||
| Antiseptic liquid or spray, 50 ml | 1 | [ ] | |||
| Non-adherent wound pad, 5 x 5 cm | 6 | [ ] | |||
| Non-adherent wound pad, 7.5 x 10 cm | 3 | [ ] | |||
| Non-adherent wound pad, 10 x 10 cm | 1 | [ ] | |||
| Conforming cotton bandage, 5 cm | 3 | [ ] | |||
| Conforming cotton bandage, 7.5 cm | 3 | [ ] | |||
| Crepe bandage, 10 cm | 1 | [ ] | |||
| Scissors | 1 | [ ] | |||
| Hypoallergenic adhesive tape, 2.5 cm roll | 1 | [ ] | |||
| Safety pins, packet of 6 | 1 | [ ] | |||
| BPC wound dressing No. 14, medium | 1 | [ ] | |||
| BPC wound dressing No. 15, large | 1 | [ ] | |||
| Combine Pad, 9 x 20 cm | 1 | [ ] | |||
| Plastic bags, clip seal | 1 | [ ] | |||
| Triangular bandage, minimum 90 cm | 2 | [ ] | |||
| Emergency rescue blanket | 1 | [ ] | |||
| Eye pads | 4 | [ ] | |||
| Hydrogel, 3.5 g sachets, if 20 minutes of clean running water is unavailable | 5 | [ ] | |||
| Instant ice pack | 1 | [ ] | |||
| Other workplace-specific item | [ ] |
Problems found and action taken:
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Overall result: [ ] Ready [ ] Restocking needed [ ] Escalate
Checker signature: ____________________ Date: ____________________
Use the sheet well
Four things to check beyond the item count.
Quantity is only one part of a useful kit check. The physical kit and the follow-up record are one job.
Access
Visible, reachable and protected from contamination.
Condition
Packaging intact, sterile items sealed, nothing damaged.
Currency
Dated items remain in date; used items are replaced.
Closure
Every exception has an owner, due date and next check.
Match the kit to the work.
Safe Work Australia’s model guidance starts with the workplace’s hazards, size, location and people. The typical contents list is a prompt, not an instruction to copy blindly. A risk assessment may identify additional needs for outdoor or remote work, burns, chemicals, children, allergies or other hazards. Where hazardous chemicals are used, check the current safety data sheets for first aid needs.
Office or studio
Check access, location visibility, expiry, used supplies and the responsible person.
Community workshop
Check the location, shared ownership, hazards, open actions and handover between volunteers.
Remote or outdoor work
Consider distance, environment, communications and any extra equipment identified by risk assessment.
Questions people ask before they print.
What should be in a workplace first aid kit?
It depends on the workplace risk assessment. The model Code provides an example list for most workplaces, including dressings, gauze, gloves, saline, bandages, a face shield or mask, scissors, eye pads and an emergency blanket. Use the printable table as a starting point, then add the equipment your hazards require.
How often should a workplace first aid kit be checked?
Check it after each use. If it has not been used, the model Code describes checking it at least every 12 months. A workplace may choose a shorter interval when use, risk or replacement times make that sensible. See the full check-frequency guide.
Is this an Australian compliance checklist?
No. It is a practical, abbreviated checklist based on model guidance. Safe Work Australia is not a regulator, and the model Code has legal effect in a jurisdiction only if it has been approved there. Confirm the requirements that apply through your state or territory regulator.
Source check: Read Safe Work Australia’s model Code and first aid guidance, then confirm the rules and approved guidance applying through your state or territory regulator.
NEXT STEP
Keep the completed check useful.
Use the inspection record to assign and close follow-up, or the restocking handover to get missing items back into the kit. Kitora keeps repeated checks, shortages and history together offline.