Are You Actually Compliant?
If a WorkSafe inspector walked onsite tomorrow, would your first aid kit pass inspection? In Australia, first aid compliance isn’t optional. It’s law. Yet many tradies and site managers still roll with kits that are outdated, understocked, or completely wrong for the hazards on site.
In this post, we’ll break down exactly what you need, what the rules say, and the easiest way to stay covered without the usual headaches.
What the Law Actually Requires
Here’s what Safe Work Australia says: every workplace must provide “adequate facilities for the administration of first aid.” For construction sites and trades, that means your kit must be:
- Easy to access
- Appropriate for the hazards and risks onsite
- Regularly restocked and checked for expired items
SafeWork NSW also reinforces this in the WHS Code of Practice. If your work involves machinery, power tools, heights, chemicals or high-risk environments, a generic “bandaids and wipes” kit doesn’t cut it.
What Real Tradies Are Telling Us
At Assurance First Aid Kits, we’ve worked with hundreds of trade businesses—painters, plumbers, chippies, sparkies—and here’s what we hear over and over:
- “My kit had half the stuff missing when I needed it.”
- “I had no idea what was meant to be in it.”
- “I bought a kit online that looked full, but it was 200 bandaids and a thermometer.”
We’ve seen it all. Kits that fall apart after a month. Kits with expired saline. Kits that don’t even meet minimum workplace standards.
Our Recommendation? Go Straight to Kits Built for Construction
We’ve made it simple. Our range of Construction & Trades First Aid Kits are purpose-built for high-risk Aussie worksites. They’re:
- 100% WHS Compliant for every Australian state
- Stocked with heavy-duty trauma gear, not just bandages
- Packed in tough, portable cases that won’t crack on the job
- Organised for quick access with clear instructions
We also include a FREE downloadable wall sign that meets WHS requirements. Download it here and print it for your site wall today.
Worried Your Kit is Out of Date?
Use our free printable checklist to audit what’s in your kit. Most workplaces forget to check until it’s too late.
Download the First Aid Kit Restock Checklist
Need a Free AED Sign Too?
Every minute matters in a cardiac emergency. If you’ve got a defib on site, make sure it’s signed correctly. Download your free AED printable wall sign.
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How We Make Compliance Easy
We don’t just sell kits—we train, audit, restock, and support you. Whether you’re a solo tradie or managing 40 subcontractors, we make sure you’ve got the right setup without lifting a finger.
Need a proper compliance audit? Use the chat feature on our site to talk directly with me—Samantha. I’ve been doing this for over 20 years and know exactly what inspectors look for in Dubbo and all across regional NSW.
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Author Bio
Written by Samantha, Director of Assurance First Aid Kits
EMT, Trainer & Assessor. With over 20 years in first aid compliance training across Dubbo and regional NSW, Samantha helps businesses stay safe and compliant.
