The contents of a First Aid Kit vary depending on the type of kit, and where and what it is intended for.
However the list below offers a suggested list of contents suitable for building up or replenishing your existing First Aid kit.
This list is based on Queensland recommendations for a low risk workplace, but is certainly relevant to home and car first aid kits as well.
Here are the essentials:
| CONTENTS | Quantity | Use/Function | |||
| Adhesive Strips | 1 | Minor Wound Dressing | |||
| Non-allergenic Adhesive Tape | 1 | Secure Dressings, Strapping | |||
| Eye Pads (5) | 1 | Emergency Eye Cover | |||
| Triangular Bandage | 5 | Slings, Support, Padding | |||
| Hospital Crepe or Conforming Bandage | 2 x sm, 1 x lg | Retain Dressings | |||
| Wound / Combine Dressings | 3 x sm, 3 x lg | Bleeding Control, Cover Wound | |||
| Non Adhesive Dressings | 6 x sm, 3 x lg | Wound Dressing | |||
| Safety Pins (10) | 1 | Secure Bandage, Slings | |||
| Scissors 12.5cm Stainless steel | 1 | Cutting Dressings, Clothing | |||
| Kidney Dish | 1 | Hold Dressings & Implements | |||
| Liquid Container | 1 | Holds Liquids | |||
| Gauze Squares (5) | 2 | Wound Cleaning | |||
| Forceps / Tweezers | 1 | Remove Foreign Bodies | |||
| Disposable Latex Gloves (10) | 1 | Infection Control | |||
| Sharps Disposable Container | 1 | Infection Control | |||
| Sterile / Saline Water – Discard after opening | 5 x 15ml or 3 x 30ml | Emergency Eye Wash | |||
| Resuscitation Mask | 1 | For Use By Qualified Personnel | |||
| Antiseptic Solution | 3 x 30ml | Cleaning wounds and skin | |||
| Plastic Bags (12) | 1 | Waste Disposal | |||
| Hot / Cold Pack Reusable | 1 | For Treatment Of Strains, sprains & bruises | |||
| Note Pad & Pencil | 1 | Recording Injuries & Allergies |
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In addition to the above items, and not included in the Advisory Standard, some or all of the following may be appropriate for specific risks identified in a workplace |
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| Infection Control | Burns | Eyes | General | ||||
| Antiseptic Swabs | Burn Spray | Eye Shower | Emergency Blanket | ||||
| Antiseptic Handwash | Burn Soothing Cream | Saline Pour Bottle | Splinter Probes | ||||
| Antiseptic Cream | Burn Soothing Pads | Eye Wipe | Strip Closures | ||||
| Antiseptic Powder | Skin Cooling Dressings | Eye Drops/Lotion | Sunscreen | ||||
| Cotton Tips | Fire Blanket | Eye Bath Cup | Visually Detectable Dressings | ||||