First Aid Kits

What to Look for When Choosing a First Aid Kit

When choosing a first aid kit, look beyond the bag or box type alone: consider where it will be used, what the kit contains, the condition of the consumables and how easily it can be accessed. Contents can vary between bag-type kits, wall-cabinet kits and kits designed for specific needs.

Bag-type and cabinet-type kits

Portable bag-type kits can easily be taken to different areas, while cabinet-type kits can be positioned at a fixed, accessible point. Match the product type to where it will be used and how it needs to be accessed.

Check the kit contents

Different first aid kits do not necessarily have the same contents. Before ordering, check the current contents list on the product page, and do not assume item quantities or product types from the images alone.

Items with an expiry date

Some consumables in first aid kits may have an expiry date. While the kit is in use, check its contents periodically and follow the manufacturer's storage conditions.

Special-purpose first aid kits

Products intended for specific uses, such as a burns first aid kit, may have different contents from general first aid kits. Check the product description to confirm which need it is designed for.