First-Aid Container Inspection and Restocking Checklist
- Version
- v1
- Updated
- 1 October 2026
- Who this checklist is for
- Staff responsible for examining first-aid container contents in maintained and academy primary and secondary schools in England.
- Jurisdiction
- england
15 checklist steps
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Identify the container and inspection location
Apply this checklist to each school site and to any additional container serving a split-level site, sports field, playground, high-risk area or off-site activity, where applicable.
Record the container location
Response required
Enter the building, area or activity served by the container.
Location or area served
Record the inspector
Response required
Enter the name or identifier of the person carrying out this inspection.
Inspector name or identifier
Check accessibility
Check that the container can be accessed by those who need to use it.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check the container marking
Check that the container is marked with a white cross on a green background.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check the siting
Check whether the container is sited appropriately for the area or activity it serves and, where possible, is near hand-washing facilities.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Compare contents with the needs assessment
Compare the contents with the school or college first-aid needs assessment for this container. Identify any items required by that assessment that are missing or insufficient.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check for used items
Check the contents for items that have been used and need replacement.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check expiry dates
Check the expiry dates of items and identify any items whose expiry date has passed.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Record items requiring action
Response required
List missing, used, insufficient or expired items, or enter "None identified".
Items requiring restocking or disposal
Restock promptly after use
Restock used items as soon as possible after use, and replace other missing or insufficient items identified against the needs assessment.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Dispose of expired items safely
Remove items that have passed their expiry date and arrange for their safe disposal.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Record restocking and disposal actions
Response required
Describe what was restocked, what was safely disposed of, and any action still outstanding.
Actions completed or outstanding
Record follow-up status
Select the current status after inspection and any actions taken.
Choose one
- No action identified
- Restocking or disposal action completed
- Further action remains outstanding
Schedule the next frequent check
Arrange the next check in accordance with the school's first-aid procedures and the needs of the container.