Vehicle first-aid box checklist
- Version
- v1
- Updated
- 7 October 2026
- Reviewed
- 7 October 2026
- Who this checklist is for
- Primary and secondary schools in England, including maintained and academy schools, using or operating relevant minibuses or larger passenger vehicles.
- Jurisdiction
- england
14 checklist steps
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Confirm applicability
Use this checklist only for a minibus or larger passenger vehicle used or operated by the school where the cited vehicle requirements apply. If they do not apply, record this checklist as not applicable.
Identify the vehicle
Response required
Identify the minibus or larger passenger vehicle being checked.
Vehicle registration, fleet number or other identifier
First-aid box readily available
Confirm that a suitable first-aid box is readily available in the vehicle.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
First-aid box clearly marked
Confirm that the first-aid box is clearly marked.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
First-aid box condition
Confirm that the first-aid box is in good condition.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Antiseptic wipes
Confirm that the first-aid box contains 10 antiseptic wipes, foil packed.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Disposable bandage
Confirm that the first-aid box contains 1 conforming disposable bandage that is not less than 7.5 cm wide.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Triangular bandages
Confirm that the first-aid box contains 2 triangular bandages.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Adhesive dressings
Confirm that the first-aid box contains 1 packet of 24 assorted adhesive dressings.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Large sterile ambulance dressings
Confirm that the first-aid box contains 3 large sterile unmedicated ambulance dressings, each not less than 15.0 cm × 20.0 cm.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Sterile eye pads
Confirm that the first-aid box contains 2 sterile eye pads with attachments.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Safety pins
Confirm that the first-aid box contains 12 assorted safety pins.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Scissors
Confirm that the first-aid box contains 1 pair of rustless blunt-ended scissors.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Record deficiencies
Record any missing, unsuitable or damaged item, or any issue with the availability, marking or condition of the first-aid box.
Details of deficiencies