First Aid Kit Requirements

• In Australia, workplaces have a legal responsibility to provide First Aid. This means ensuring there is an accessible and appropriately stocked First Aid kit, suitable facilities, and people who are trained to provide First Aid. Even workplaces with a single employee are required to have a First Aid kit available.

• The type of First Aid Kit required is based on the workplace’s risk assessment. For example, the needs of a low-risk office environment will differ from those of a higher-risk setting such as a construction site, as outlined by Safe Work Australia.

• Meeting First Aid requirements involves more than simply having a kit on hand. First Aid equipment must be appropriate to the hazards present, easy to locate, regularly checked and maintained, and supported by trained personnel and clear procedures so injuries and illnesses can be managed effectively when they occur.