WHS First Aid Compliance Checklist 2026

The Checklist at a Glance

Work through each area below. The PDF has the same checklist with tick boxes and space for notes, ready to print. Based on the First Aid Code of Practice; check your state's rules too.

1. Risk assessment

• Hazards and the type of work assessed for first aid
• Workplace size, layout and distance from medical help considered
• Number of workers, shifts and visitors counted
• Assessment reviewed when the work, the people or the site changes

2. First aiders and training

• Enough first aiders for your risk level (suggested 1 per 50 workers low risk, 1 per 25 high risk, 1 per 10 remote high risk)
• A first aider available on every shift and at every site
• First aid qualification (HLTAID011) renewed every 3 years and CPR refreshed every year
• First aiders’ names and contact details displayed

3. Kits and equipment

• At least one kit every worker can reach quickly
• Contents suit your risks (the Code of Practice has a suggested list)
• Kits in vehicles for mobile and remote workers
• Extra equipment considered: eye wash, a defibrillator (AED), burns or remote modules

4. Placement and signs

• Kits kept in prominent, easy-to-reach places
• Kits marked with a white cross on a green background
• Signs to AS 1319 showing where kits and first aid rooms are

5. Checks and maintenance

• Kits checked after each use and at least every 12 months
• Used, expired and damaged items replaced
• Contents list signed and dated at every check

6. Records and procedures

• First aid procedures written down and shared with workers
• First aid treatment records stored securely (they are health information)
• Notifiable incidents reported to your regulator straight away, with records kept for at least 5 years
• Emergency plan in place and tested
• First aid room considered for 200+ workers (low risk) or 100+ workers (high risk)

What's Inside the Checklist

Our 2-page PDF covers the six key areas every workplace must address to meet WHS first aid requirements.

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  Risk AssessmentWorkplace risk classification and hazard identification requirements.
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  First Aider RatiosRequired number of trained first aiders by risk level and worker count.
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  Kit ContentsSuggested items for low-risk and high-risk kits.
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  Placement & SignageWhere to position kits and required safety signage.
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  Inspection ScheduleHow often to check kits and what to check each time.
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  DocumentationRecords you must keep and for how long — audit-ready templates.

Related Resources

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  First Aid Kit CalculatorCalculate how many kits and first aiders you need.
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