Effective incident management starts with thorough preparation. Therefore, a key part of your readiness strategy should involve maintaining a well-stocked supply of injury treatment essentials. To support your efforts, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of first aid supplies tailored for workplace safety.
First aid kit inventory items
- Acetaminophen
- Antacids
- Antihistamines
- Antiseptic wipes
- Bandage, fingertip
- Bandage, knuckle
- Bandage, 2” ace
- Bandage, 3” ace
- Band-aid, sheer spots
- Band-aid, XL
- Band-Aid, X-Large
- Band-Aid, 1″ strips
- Band-Aid, 3/4″ strips
- Biofreeze
- Breathing Barrier
- Cotton Balls
- Duct Tape
- Emergency Blanket
- Eye Drops
- Eyewash Solution
- Fingertip guards, S, M, L
- First Aid Tape, 1”
- First Aid Tape Dispenser
- Gauze Pads, 3” x 3”
- Gauze Pads, 4” x 4”
- Hydrocortisone Cream
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Ibuprofen
- Instant Cold Compress
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Laxatives
- Lip Ointment
- Kling Gauze, 3″ x 4.1 yds
- Moist Towelettes
- Mouth Barriers
- Ointment, A & D
- Oral Thermometer
- Pepto-Bismol
- Petroleum Jelly
- Rolaids
- Scissors
- Skin Protectant Cream
- Splinter Out
- Sterile Pads, 2” x 3”
- Sterile Pads, 3” x 3”
- Sterile Pads, 4” x 4”
- Sterile Pads, 3” x 4”
- Swabs, Cotton Q-Tips
- Tape, Cloth, 1/2″
- Tweezers
- Vaseline
- Water Repellant Cream
- Wrist Brace
- Zinc Oxide
Depending on the types of injuries your workplace typically experiences, you may need to add specialized items to your supply list for first aid. Therefore, review past incident reports to identify additional equipment that aligns with the unique risks of your operations.
After finalizing your list, you should implement a system for conducting regular inventory audits throughout the year. For instance, a single major incident could deplete your entire stockpile—so maintaining extra supplies is a smart precaution.
Ultimately, having the right supplies on hand allows you to triage injuries more effectively in real time, which can significantly reduce their severity.
Easy first aid supply inventory checklist
First, the easiest way to keep a well-stocked first aid station is to do a regular inventory audit. Then, use this free kit checklist to quickly take inventory and determine when to order more supplies. Following this process will ensure your first aid supply list remains complete:
Free checklist!
Download this kit checklist to get started on building up your list of first aid items, ensuring your supply needs are met.
This checklist comes from the Frontline template library, a free online resource full of EHS-related forms, checklists, and templates. So, don’t forget to bookmark the library for the next time you need a quick template for your site or safety program.
Additionally, it’s always a good idea to label all supplies clearly so EHS specialists can quickly locate what they need during an emergency. To stay organized, post your first aid supply list in a visible location where employees can easily access it and make notes when restocking is necessary.
