How do you organise a kit so items are easy to find?

Group supplies by what they do and keep the kit in a place adults can find quickly. A simple layout makes it easier to reach the right item when someone needs help.

Group supplies by use

Keep wound coverings, wraps and tape together, with gloves and tools in their own spots. Leave sterile items in their sealed wrappers so they stay protected. If you keep medicines with the kit, leave them labelled and follow their storage directions; keep them out of children’s reach.

A short contents list inside the lid can show where items belong and make it easier to notice what needs replacing. After using the kit, replace supplies as soon as you can.

Make the kit easy to reach

Keep the case dry and easy for adults to access, and make sure the household knows where it is. If the case moves between rooms or goes on trips, put it back in the same place when you return.

Choose a useful place to store your home kit, and see how to choose a bag or box that protects the contents. Check a home kit after each use or at least once a year, including expiry dates, item condition and sealed wrappers. For workplace kit contents and timing, use the workplace first aid kit checklist and workplace kit checking guide.