School Vehicle First-Aid Box Inspection Checklist
- Version
- v1
- Updated
- 1 October 2026
- Who this checklist is for
- Primary and secondary schools in England, including maintained schools and academies, that operate or use applicable minibuses or larger passenger vehicles.
- Jurisdiction
- england
15 checklist steps
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Confirm applicability
Use this checklist for a minibus or larger passenger vehicle only where the vehicle is covered by the cited vehicle regulations. If the vehicle is not applicable, stop this checklist for that vehicle.
Identify the vehicle
Response required
Record the vehicle registration, fleet number, or other identifier.
Vehicle identifier
Vehicle applicability
Is this a minibus or larger passenger vehicle covered by the cited vehicle regulations?
Choose one
- Yes
- No
First-aid box available
Confirm that a suitable first-aid box is present in the vehicle and readily available.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
First-aid box marking
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 box contains 10 foil-packed antiseptic wipes.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Disposable bandage
Confirm that the box contains 1 conforming disposable bandage not less than 7.5 cm wide.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Triangular bandages
Confirm that the box contains 2 triangular bandages.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Adhesive dressings
Confirm that the box contains 1 packet of 24 assorted adhesive dressings.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Large sterile ambulance dressings
Confirm 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
Sterile eye pads
Confirm that the box contains 2 sterile eye pads with attachments.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Safety pins
Confirm that the box contains 12 assorted safety pins.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Scissors
Confirm that the box contains 1 pair of rustless blunt-ended scissors.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Inspection notes
Record any missing, damaged, unsuitable, or inaccessible item or condition identified during the inspection.
Inspection notes
