Every Australian workplace has first aid requirements – from the smallest of offices to the largest of industrial worksites. But not all first aid kits are created equal. Some have cheaper consumables or short expiry dates. Replacing consumables is time consuming. It can also be hard to know which type of kit is suitable.
Choosing the right first aid kit
According to SafeWork Australia, the contents of a first aid kit should be based on an assessment of risk in the workplace. This includes identifying hazards and assessing the types and severity of injuries they could lead to. A risk assessment for a small office with sedentary workers would likely indicate it requires no more than a basic first aid kit.
But a workplace involved in manual tasks, working with electricity or moving machinery will likely have higher injury risks, and may need additional items beyond the basics.
The Uneedit range of first aid kits
Uneedit first aid kits are designed to address typical injury risks for a variety of workplaces.
For motor vehicles:
- MP4-VX Portable Vehicle Kit in Soft Case – this suits vehicles used for trades, sales reps, ride share and other similar workplaces.
- 1SG-VP Vehicle Basic Kit – a smaller kit that fits in a glove box or can be secured to a belt. Suits a workplace or personal vehicles.
For moderate risk workplaces:
- F1-B Moderate Risk Workplace Kit in Plastic Portable Case – designed for workplaces with up to 50 workers. Suitable for trades, larger offices or retail areas, freight-handling sites or vehicles with machinery on board.
- 1W-B Wall-Mount Moderate Risk Kit in Metal Case – similar to an F1-B Kit but in a mountable rather than portable case. Case is made from rust-resistant steel.
For higher risk workplaces:
- MP6-BP Mod-High Risk Kit in Portable Fabric Bag – designed for trades, trade vehicles, educational facilities, logistics and industrial sites. Can be used as a mobile response / evacuation kit.
The benefits of Uneedit first aid kits
Some important considerations for first aid kits are the quality of the contents, where the contents come from and whether you can get customer support.
- Uneedit is an Australian family-owned company that has been operating for over 90 years as a supplier of first aid kits and associated consumables.
- The company believes in ethical and sustainable sourcing, and is a member of EcoVadis (a sustainability platform for supply chains).
- All Uneedit first aid kits are assembled in Australia under TGA Licence and in accordance with WorkSafe recommendations.
- Kits contain products from well-known quality brands such as 3M and Smith & Nephew.
Brendan Field, General Manager of Uneedit, says the company not only offers quality products, but aftermarket support to customers. “Our aim is to make it easier for you to choose the first aid kit that is the right fit for your organisation, to help you meet your first aid obligations and keep your workers safe.”
Keeping your kits in good order
It’s crucial to keep your first aid kits up-to-date. This includes doing a regular check to ensure your kit is well-stocked, and replacing items whenever quantities are getting low.
It’s also important to check for items that are damaged or that have reached their expiry date, in which case they should be discarded and replaced. As well as assembled kits, Blackwoods stocks Uneedit consumables, so you can easily top-up your kits as needed.
