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What a first aid kit check record is
A first aid kit check record documents routine checks of kits and related provision — contents, quantities, condition and expiry — so that the right supplies are available when first aid is needed.
This page is an educational overview with a simplified example. It is not an official template and does not set what provision is needed — the employer’s first aid needs assessment decides that.
Purpose
- Confirm first aid kits are stocked and in good condition.
- Check quantities, condition and expiry of items.
- Identify what to replenish or replace.
- Support the wider first aid arrangements for the workplace.
Who completes it
- A nominated person or appointed first-aider carries out the checks.
- The employer decides who is responsible for the checks.
- The first aid needs assessment guides what provision is required.
- Shortages are replenished under the employer’s process.
When it is used
- On a routine cycle set by the employer.
- After a kit is used or items expire.
- When the workplace, numbers or risks change.
- The employer is responsible for keeping provision adequate.
Typical fields
- Kit identity and location.
- Date of check and the person.
- Contents and quantities against the kit list.
- Condition and expiry of items.
- Action: replenish, replace or none, and sign-off.
- Example fields only — adapt to the kit and the needs assessment.
Common mistakes
- Letting a used kit stay empty until it is needed again.
- Ignoring expiry on items that have a shelf life.
- Provision that does not match the workplace’s actual risks.
- Kits that are hard to find or not signed.
Document workflow
The check record works with the first aid needs assessment and the accident records that show what is being used. A used or short kit triggers replenishment; recurring use may prompt a review of provision.
See the related documents below for what is commonly used with and completed after a first aid kit check record.
Retention (high level)
Check records are typically kept for a period set by the employer and any applicable rules. This page does not state a required period — confirm with the applicable law and the official authority.
Completing and sharing as a PDF
Records are commonly stored as PDFs with the first aid file. Exporting to PDF supports the record; it does not make the check official or guarantee compliance.
Employer checklist
- Base provision on a first aid needs assessment.
- Arrange routine checks and prompt replenishment.
- Keep kits accessible, signed and suited to the risks.
- Keep check, needs-assessment and accident records together.
Worker notes
- Know where the first aid kit and first-aiders are.
- Report a used or short kit so it can be replenished.
- Do not remove items for non-first-aid use.
Country considerations
Requirements for first aid provision and the official authority vary by country. This page is general and high-level — not a statement of any country’s law and not a guarantee of validity.
Confirm current requirements with the official authority for your country and a qualified professional.
Who is responsible
The employer is responsible for adequate first aid provision based on the needs of the workplace, and for compliance. This page is an educational overview with a template example; it does not set provision and does not transfer responsibility.
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