First Aid Kit Audit Checklist QLD: What to Check in Your Workplace Kit (2026)
By SKLD Training - 2026-05-31
A practical first aid kit audit checklist for Queensland workplaces covering stock levels, expiry dates, risk-specific items, access, signage, and inspection records.
A first aid kit is only useful if it is stocked, accessible, and matched to the risks of the workplace. A kit that is missing gloves, has expired saline, or is locked in a manager's office can slow down care when it matters. This checklist helps Queensland workplaces run a simple first aid kit audit.
Monthly First Aid Kit Audit Checklist
| Area | What to Check |
|---|
| Access | Kit is easy to find and not locked away from staff |
| Signage | First aid signs are visible and accurate |
| Cleanliness | Case is clean, dry, and undamaged |
| Gloves | Disposable gloves present and in good condition |
| Dressings | Sterile dressings sealed and stocked |
| Bandages | Enough conforming, crepe, and triangular bandages |
| Eye wash/saline | In date and sufficient for workplace risks |
| Burns supplies | Appropriate burns dressings or gels where required |
| Scissors/tweezers | Clean and functional |
| Restock record | Missing or used items recorded and replaced |
Match the Kit to Workplace Risk
An office kit will not look the same as a construction, hospitality, childcare, gym, or warehouse kit. Kitchens may need stronger burns readiness. Outdoor workers may need snake bite bandages and heat stress planning. Childcare settings may need extra gloves, wound supplies, and clear medication/action-plan procedures.
Where Should Kits Be Located?
Place kits where they can be reached quickly. Larger workplaces may need multiple kits, including vehicles or remote work areas. Make sure new staff are shown kit locations during induction.
Who Should Audit the Kit?
Assign a person and backup. Common owners include a nominated first aider, WHS officer, site supervisor, practice manager, gym manager, or centre director. The audit should be recorded with the date, checker name, missing items, and restock action.
After a Kit Is Used
Do not wait until the next scheduled audit. Replace used items immediately, especially gloves, dressings, saline, burn supplies, and resuscitation masks. If the incident exposed a missing item, update the kit list.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should first aid kits be checked?
Monthly is a practical standard for many workplaces, with immediate checks after use. High-use or high-risk workplaces may need more frequent checks.
Can we buy a standard kit and forget about it?
No. A standard kit is a starting point, but it should be matched to your workplace hazards and maintained over time.
Should kit audits connect to training?
Yes. Staff should know where kits are, what they contain, and who the trained first aiders are. Kit checks and training registers work best together.
SKLD Training delivers practical workplace first aid training across the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
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