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Free first aid kit checklist
Free first aid kit checklist (PDF-ready). Check contents and restock every workplace kit by module against the Safe Work Australia first aid code.
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- Kit location / ID
- Area or vehicle served
- Company / PCBU
- Kit type and size
- Check date
- Checked by (first aid officer)
- Number of workers covered
- Next check due
- Sheet / page number
GUIDANCE AND WOUND CARE
BANDAGES AND DRESSINGS
CLEANING AND PROTECTION
INSTRUMENTS AND HAZARD-SPECIFIC
Declaration & Sign-Off
I confirm that all items have been inspected/completed as indicated above. Any defects or concerns have been noted and reported.
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Printed name · Signature · Date
Reviewed / Approved By
Printed name · Signature · Date
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- The MapTrack first aid kit checklist contains 25 checks across 4 sections. Sections covered: GUIDANCE AND WOUND CARE, BANDAGES AND DRESSINGS, CLEANING AND PROTECTION, INSTRUMENTS AND HAZARD-SPECIFIC.
- Kit location or ID and the area or vehicle it serves
- Kit type and size matched to the workplace and number of workers
- Check date, checked-by name, and next check due date
What is a first aid kit checklist?
A first aid kit checklist is the record used to confirm a workplace first aid kit is fully stocked, in date, and ready to use, and to log what needs restocking. It is a contents and restock check rather than an equipment inspection: it lists the items that should be in the kit by module, records the quantity present against the quantity required, notes expiry dates, and flags anything to reorder. Used across a site it can cover several kits, with one line per item so the first aid officer can walk the kits and leave a dated restock list behind.
Every workplace must provide first aid equipment that suits the work, the hazards and the number of workers, and it must be kept stocked and accessible. There is no mandatory Australian Standard that dictates workplace first aid kit contents: the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice, First aid in the workplace, gives an indicative contents list and sets out how a kit should be maintained, but the actual contents are driven by the workplace's own risk assessment. It sits under the model WHS Regulations first aid duties (Victoria applies its own OHS Regulations and compliance code). A consistent contents checklist means an empty packet or an expired item is caught during a routine check rather than in an emergency, and gives clear evidence the kit was maintained and restocked on a regular cycle.
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Benefits of using this first aid kit checklist
- Ready when needed: a contents check confirms the kit is fully stocked and in date before an injury, not after.
- Clear restock list: recording quantity present against quantity required turns the check straight into an order list.
- Expiry control: noting expiry dates catches out-of-date dressings, eyewash and medication before they are relied on.
- Module coverage: grouping items by module means burns, eyewash and CPR gear are all checked, not just the plasters.
- Multi-kit view: a single sheet can cover several kits so no vehicle, workshop or office kit is missed.
- Compliance evidence: dated restock entries show the kit was maintained per the Safe Work Australia first aid code.
What to include in a first aid kit checklist
- Kit location or ID and the area or vehicle it serves
- Kit type and size matched to the workplace and number of workers
- Check date, checked-by name, and next check due date
- First aid guidance leaflet or basic instructions present
- Adhesive dressings, wound dressings and non-adherent pads by quantity
- Bandages, triangular bandages and tape by quantity
- Antiseptic, saline, eyewash and wound cleaning items with expiry
- Gloves, resuscitation face shield and scissors present
- Burns dressing or gel and any hazard-specific items (snake bite, eyewash station)
- Quantity present vs required per item and a reorder flag for shortfalls
How to use this first aid kit checklist
Match the kit to the workplace
Confirm the kit type and size suits the work, the hazards and the number of workers on site, and that its location is known and easy to reach. A remote crew, a workshop and an office each need a kit stocked for their own risks, so check the right kit against the right list.
Check each item by module
Work through the kit module by module, counting the quantity present of each item against the quantity required. Grouping into modules such as wound care, bandages, burns and CPR means nothing is skipped and you can see at a glance which part of the kit is running low.
Check expiry dates
Check the expiry date on every dated item, including saline, eyewash, antiseptic, burns gel and any medication. Dressings and solutions past their date are removed and added to the reorder list, since an expired item cannot be relied on in an emergency.
Record shortfalls and reorder
For every item below its required quantity or past expiry, note the shortfall and flag it to reorder, then raise the order so the kit is topped back up. Do not close the check until the restock has been actioned or handed to whoever manages supplies.
Sign off and set the next check
Sign and date the completed check, confirm the kit is sealed and back in its place, and set the next check due date. A dated sign-off on a regular cycle is the evidence that the kit is being maintained rather than left to run down between emergencies.
How often should you complete this form?
Check every first aid kit on a regular cycle, commonly monthly or at least quarterly, and always restock it straight after any item is used so the kit is never left short. Higher-risk sites and remote or vehicle kits are usually checked more often because they are used more and are harder to top up in a hurry.
Assign a first aid officer or nominated person to own the check for each area, and use one sheet per round covering all the kits they look after. Review the number, type and location of kits whenever the work, the hazards or the number of workers changes, so the kits keep matching the actual workplace.
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The model WHS Regulations (the Victorian OHS Regulations 2017 (Vic) set the equivalent duty) require a person conducting a business to provide first aid equipment and ensure each worker has access to it, along with trained first aiders and facilities suited to the work. The Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice, First aid in the workplace, gives practical guidance on what a kit should contain, how many kits are needed, and how they should be maintained and restocked. There is no mandatory Australian Standard for kit contents; the number, size and contents of kits depend on the workplace, the hazards and the number of workers. A dated contents checklist is how you show kits were kept stocked and in date.
Link to this answerCheck each kit on a regular cycle, commonly monthly or at least quarterly, and always restock it immediately after any item has been used so it is never left short for the next person. Remote, vehicle and high-risk kits are usually checked more often because they see more use and are harder to top up quickly. At each check, confirm quantities against the required list and check expiry dates, then reorder anything low or out of date. A nominated first aid officer should own the check for each area.
Link to this answerThis is a contents and restock checklist, so its job is to confirm the kit holds the right items in the right quantities and that nothing is expired, then generate a reorder list for anything short. An inspection of a first aid room or an eyewash and shower station is a broader check of the facility and equipment condition. In practice the contents check is the routine task that keeps the kit usable, and it is the one most workplaces run monthly. Use this sheet to keep each kit stocked and in date.
Link to this answerA basic workplace kit generally holds a first aid guidance leaflet, adhesive and wound dressings, non-adherent pads, conforming and triangular bandages, tape, saline or wound cleaning items, antiseptic, disposable gloves, a resuscitation face shield, scissors, tweezers and a notebook. Higher-risk and remote workplaces add items for their specific hazards, such as burns dressings, eyewash, or snake-bite bandages. The exact contents should follow the Safe Work Australia code and be scaled to the workplace, its hazards and the number of workers. Use the modules on this checklist as your baseline and adjust to your site.
Link to this answerYes, it is completely free. It downloads as a ready-to-print PDF. You do not need a MapTrack account. If you want to move beyond paper, MapTrack keeps a digital register of every first aid kit and its location, schedules the monthly contents check automatically, and lets your first aid officer run mobile checks from a phone and flag restocks on the spot. Start a free trial or book a demo to see how.
Link to this answerApplicable regulatory standards
This form is a starting point. Check the current requirements that apply to your equipment, work and location. The form alone does not establish compliance.
- Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace (Safe Work Australia) - risk-assessment-driven kit contents; no mandatory AS governs kit contents
- Model WHS Regulations - first aid duties (Victoria: OHS Regulations 2017 (Vic) and the Victorian first aid compliance code)
- Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act and Regulations (all states and territories except Victoria - OHS Act 2004 (Vic) and OHS Regulations 2017 (Vic)) - primary duty of care
- State and territory first aid guidance (for example WorkSafe WA and WorkSafe Victoria codes, which differ from the model Code)
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