Simple guide

Record a first aid kit check

A clear record says which kit you checked, what you found and who will fix anything that needs attention.

Three steps for a useful record

1. Check one kit. Compare its contents with your workplace list. Write down the kit and location, date and your name. Check quantities, expiry dates, packaging, cleanliness and access. Note anything you could not check.
2. Write down any problem. Name the item and what you found. Say what needs doing, who will do it and by when. If a shortage could affect first aid, tell the person responsible now.
3. Check the problem is fixed. Put any replacement stock back in the kit and check it before marking the job done. Write down what you did and when, and the next check date.

Example: a shortage

Example only. Kit 02 has 2 pairs of gloves; the workplace list says 5. Casey will add 3 pairs by the due date. Mark the job done only after all 5 pairs are back in the kit and checked.

Quick check before you finish

Tick the points your record shows. The ticks are temporary; print this page if you need to keep them.

Does the record show:

Which kit was checked, where it is, when it was checked and who checked it. What you checked and anything you could not check. What was missing, damaged, expired or hard to reach. Who will fix each problem and by when. What was done and when, and when the kit should be checked again.

Use the restocking sheet to arrange replacement stock. Kitora can keep a history of checks on your computer.