School Vehicle First-Aid Box Checklist
- Version
- v1
- Updated
- 1 October 2026
- Who this checklist is for
- Maintained and academy schools in England operating or using minibuses or larger passenger vehicles covered by the cited vehicle requirements.
- Jurisdiction
- england
14 checklist steps
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Confirm vehicle applicability
Use this checklist only for a minibus or larger passenger vehicle covered by the cited vehicle requirements. If the vehicle is not covered, stop this checklist.
Record vehicle identifier
Response required
Enter the vehicle registration, fleet number or other identifier used by the school.
Vehicle identifier
Check clear marking
Verify that the first-aid box is clearly marked.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check ready availability
Verify that the first-aid box is readily available in the vehicle.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check box condition
Verify that the first-aid box is in good condition.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check antiseptic wipes
Verify that the box contains 10 foil-packed antiseptic wipes.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check disposable bandage
Verify that the box contains 1 conforming disposable bandage not less than 7.5 cm wide.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check triangular bandages
Verify that the box contains 2 triangular bandages.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check adhesive dressings
Verify that the box contains 1 packet of 24 assorted adhesive dressings.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check large sterile dressings
Verify that the box contains 3 large sterile unmedicated ambulance dressings, each not less than 15.0 cm × 20.0 cm.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check sterile eye pads
Verify that the box contains 2 sterile eye pads with attachments.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check safety pins
Verify that the box contains 12 assorted safety pins.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check scissors
Verify that the box contains 1 pair of rustless blunt-ended scissors.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Record deficiencies
Record any missing, damaged, unsuitable or inaccessible item or any issue with marking, availability or box condition.
Deficiencies or notes
