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Workplace kits
What should be in an Australian workplace first aid kit?
Use Safe Work Australia’s Appendix E example and quantities as a starting point, then tailor kit contents and modules to workplace hazards.
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Workplace kits
Practical help with choosing supplies, storing kits and keeping them ready to use.
Workplace kits
How many first aid kits does a workplace need?
Provide at least one kit, then add coverage for separated areas, shifts and mobile work. Victoria has its own counting approach.
Workplace kits
Where should workplace first aid kits be located?
Place kits where every shift can reach them, close to higher-risk work and easy to find on site plans.
Workplace kits
Should medicines be kept in a workplace first aid kit?
Keep routine painkillers out of shared kits, while planning separately for emergency asthma and allergy supplies.
Workplace kits
Who should look after the workplace first aid kit?
Name a maintainer and backup for each kit. Keep checks, restocking and shift handovers clear.