Workplace Health & Safety

First Aid Kit Monthly Inspection

Monthly inspection of workplace first aid kits to ensure contents are complete, in-date, and compliant with Safe Work Australia First Aid Code of Practice.

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Checklist Items

ItemPass / YesFail / No
WORKPLACE DETAILS
Workplace / Site Name___________________________
First Aid Kit Location___________________________
Kit Reference Number / ID___________________________
Inspection Date___________________________
Inspector Name___________________________
KIT CONDITION
Kit container is clean, dry, and undamagedPass ☐Fail ☐
Kit is clearly labelled with green cross and "First Aid"Pass ☐Fail ☐
Kit is accessible (not locked, not obstructed)Pass ☐Fail ☐
Kit location is known by all workersYes ☐No ☐
CONTENTS INSPECTION
Resuscitation face shield / maskPass ☐Fail ☐
Disposable gloves (at least 2 pairs)Pass ☐Fail ☐
Wound closure strips / steri-stripsPass ☐Fail ☐
Sterile eye padsPass ☐Fail ☐
Triangular bandages (at least 2)Pass ☐Fail ☐
Conforming/crepe bandages (assorted)Pass ☐Fail ☐
Sterile gauze swabsPass ☐Fail ☐
Adhesive dressings / band-aids (assorted sizes)Pass ☐Fail ☐
Non-adherent wound dressings (assorted)Pass ☐Fail ☐
Saline wound wash / saline solutionPass ☐Fail ☐
Scissors (blunt-nosed)Pass ☐Fail ☐
Splinter forceps / tweezersPass ☐Fail ☐
Safety pins (assorted)Pass ☐Fail ☐
Thermal / emergency blanketPass ☐Fail ☐
First aid instruction booklet / quick reference cardPass ☐Fail ☐
Incident/accident report formsPass ☐Fail ☐
Workplace-specific additions (list)___________________________
EXPIRY CHECK
All items are within expiry datesPass ☐Fail ☐
List any expired or missing items___________________________
Items replaced / restocked this inspection?Yes ☐No ☐
FIRST AIDER DETAILS
Designated first aider for this area___________________________
First aider qualification (e.g. HLTAID011)___________________________
First aider certificate expiry date___________________________
SIGN-OFF
Kit is fully stocked and compliant?Yes ☐No ☐
Inspector Signature___________________________

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