Appendix B: Recommendations for First Aid Kits Size and Contents

Note: The following recommendations are for guidance only. Kit contents may be modified to suit the needs
of individual areas.
Categories of First Aid kits
A

Large

Medium

C
D
E

Small (Basic)
Car kit
Field trip kit

For areas where high risk activities are conducted, eg. laboratories, workshops, chemical
stores, areas where large numbers of public gather
For areas with moderate risk activities and office environment of more than 30 people. Also
for vehicles attending moderate to high risk areas, eg. CLF and Security vehicles
For office environment of less than 30 people
For any vehicle other than vehicles attending moderate to high risk areas
For excursions, field trips. Risk assessment should be carried out to decide on extra items
for the kit(s).
Also applicable for remote areas where access to medical treatment is difficult

Suggested Contents of First Aid kits

Current
Number of item/s in kit
Items
Code
A
B
C
D
First Aid booklet (or Instruction leaflet)
3837
1
1
1
Unmedicated wound dressings (assorted sizes)
Small
3959
2
Medium
3960
2
2
2
Large
3961
2
2
Crepe bandage (assorted sizes)
Medium
3859
2
2
2
1
Heavy
3860
2
2
1
Elastic bandage (assorted sizes)
Medium
3899
2
2
2
Large
3900
2
Triangular bandage (fabric)
3910
4
2
2
2
Gauze swabs
4030
10
5
5
*Medicated swabs eg Betadine or other antiseptic
3839
10
Adhesive plastic strips
3950
100
50
50
10
Adhesive paper tape
3999
2
1
*Antiseptic solution (single use ampoules)
3840
4
Sterile eye pads
3846
Saline ampoules for eye irrigation and cleaning minor
3845
10
5
4
wounds
Cotton tips (pack of 50 or smaller pack equivalent)
3930
1
1
Disposable gloves (pairs) nitrile if possible
3970
20
10
10
2
Icepack (chemical pack for field trip kit)
3980
4
2
2
Safety pins (pack of 10)
3990
1
1
1
1
Scissors (pair)
4020
1
1
1
Zip lock bags or plastic bag with rubber bands
3836
10
10
5
Eye patch
3847
Disposable towel
3871
Splinter remover (disposable)
3889
1
1
Vomit bags
3838
2
2
1
Tweezers/forceps (disposable)
3890
4
2
1
Resuscitation mask
3870
1
1
1
1
Non adherent absorbent dressing (eg Melolin)
Small (5cmx5cm)
3963
2
Medium (10cmx10cm)
3964
2
Large (20cmx10cm)
3965
2
Thermal blanket
4031
1
To order supplies through Central Stores go to https://intranet.secure.griffith.edu.au/work/officeadministration/stationery

E
1
4
8
4
5
5
4
2
4
10
10
100
2
2
2
10
1
20
4
1
1
10
2
10
1
2
4
2
2
2
2
1

*Please note some antiseptic solutions (chlorhexidine and betadine) can lead to allergic reactions, therefore it is
recommended to use saline when unsure. Animal bites and scratches may need antiseptic to prevent infection.