First Aid Kit Checklist
First Aid Kit Checklist
Quick Summary
A first aid kit checklist helps ensure jobsite first aid supplies are available, organized, and ready when needed. Regular inspections help prevent missing, damaged, or expired items from creating delays during an emergency. This checklist is useful for subcontractors, foremen, safety coordinators, shop managers, and office staff responsible for maintaining first aid supplies.
When to Use This Checklist
- Before a project starts.
- During routine safety inspections.
- At the beginning of each week or month.
- After any first aid supplies have been used.
- When moving kits between jobsites or vehicles.
- As part of safety program reviews.
Before You Start
- Locate all first aid kits assigned to vehicles, crews, and jobsites.
- Inspect the condition of each first aid kit container.
- Review the inventory list for required supplies.
- Gather replacement supplies before inspection begins.
- Check expiration dates on applicable items.
- Confirm kit locations are known to crew members.
Safety Checks
- First aid kits are accessible and not blocked by equipment or materials.
- All supplies are clean, dry, and protected from damage.
- Expired items have been removed and replaced.
- Emergency contact information is available when required.
- Crew members know who to notify after an injury occurs.
- Damaged containers or cases have been repaired or replaced.
Tools, Equipment, and Materials
- First aid kit inventory list.
- Adhesive bandages in assorted sizes.
- Sterile gauze pads and dressings.
- Medical tape and wrap materials.
- Disposable gloves.
- Replacement first aid supplies as needed.
First Aid Kit Checklist
- First aid kit is clearly marked and easy to locate.
- Kit container is clean and in good condition.
- Adhesive bandages are stocked and sealed.
- Sterile gauze pads are available.
- Roll gauze or wrap materials are available.
- Medical tape is stocked and usable.
- Disposable gloves are stocked in sufficient quantities.
- Antiseptic wipes or cleaning supplies are available.
- Scissors are present and in working condition.
- Tweezers are available if included in company inventory standards.
- Cold packs are available if required for the crew.
- Emergency contact information is current.
- Inventory list matches actual contents.
- Expired items have been removed and replaced.
- Missing supplies have been reordered or restocked.
Documentation Needed
- First aid kit inspection records.
- Inventory and restocking logs.
- Records of expired items removed from service.
- Supply purchase receipts.
- Incident reports involving first aid treatment.
- Updated emergency contact information.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming supplies are available without inspecting the kit.
- Leaving expired items inside the kit.
- Using supplies without restocking them afterward.
- Storing kits where crews cannot quickly access them.
- Failing to inspect vehicle and field kits regularly.
- Not documenting inspections and replenishment activities.
End-of-Day / Final Review
- All first aid kits have been inspected.
- Missing supplies have been replenished.
- Expired items have been replaced.
- Inspection records have been completed.
- Kits are ready for the next shift or project.
Checklist Completion
Project / Job Name
Jobsite / Location
Completed By
Role / Title
Completed Date
Completed Time
Signature
Reviewed / Approved By, if needed
Notes / Follow-Up Items
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