Whether you run a business, manage a team, or are responsible for workplace safety, understanding first aid compliance is essential. It’s not just about having a kit on the wall, it’s about protecting your people and meeting your legal obligations.
Why first aid compliance matters
Workplaces in Australia are required by law to have appropriate first aid in place. What you need depends on:
- How many people are on site
- What kind of work is being done
- Whether your team is based in a fixed location or on the move
Getting it wrong can put lives at risk and expose your business to legal consequences.
Where do you need first aid kits?
There are five common settings:
- Home
- Personal use
- Recreation
- Workplace
- Vehicle
Only workplace and vehicle kits need to meet compliance standards.
Vehicle first aid compliance
Work vehicles count as a workplace under the WHS Code of Practice. That means they must carry a compliant first aid kit.
R1 Series vehicle kits cover up to 10 people and are designed for mobile workers.
Note: You still need a separate kit for your fixed workplace location.
Workplace first aid compliance
There are two key questions to ask:
- How many people work at the site?
- Is the environment low or high risk?
Low-risk workplaces include offices, retail stores, and admin areas.
High-risk workplaces include construction sites, manufacturing, and outdoor or hazardous environments.
FastAid has kits to suit both:
- Easy-Refill™ kits
- R2, R3 and R4 Series kits
Easy-Refill™ – an easier way to stay compliant
Easy-Refill™ is a smart, colour-coded system that makes first aid compliance simple. It helps you:
- Audit and refill kits in under 3 minutes
- Reorder supplies online anytime
- Stay compliant with long expiry dates and built-in tracking
Workplace compliance checklist
Here’s what you’ll need to cover:
Kit placement:
- One kit per second storey
- One per standalone building
- Kits must be within 1 minute walking distance of all workers
Defibrillators: Strongly recommended for all workplaces
- Required for 200+ workers in low-risk workplaces
- Required for 100+ workers in high-risk workplaces
Trained first aiders:
- Low-risk: 1 per 50 workers
- High-risk: 1 per 25 workers
- Remote: 1 per 10 workers
- Eyewash
- Burns modules
- Sharps and biohazard kits
- Clear first aid signage
Need help choosing the right setup?
Download our First Aid Compliance Flowchart or get in touch with the FastAid team for tailored advice.
Download the First Aid Compliance Flowchart
Use it to check what your workplace needs and stay prepared.