KT Services - How to Choose a Workplace First Aid Kit in New Zealand

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How to choose a workplace first aid kit in New Zealand

Match the kit to the job, the people, and where incidents happen — then restock what you use instead of buying another full kit every time.

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Start with the environment, not the shopping list

Most kit mistakes happen when teams buy a generic “complete” box and hope it covers vans, remote sites and the workshop wall. WorkSafe expects first aid that fits your risks and how you work.

1. Where will it live?   2. How many people share that point?   3. What can go wrong here?   4. Can you restock the bag you already have? (Refill or replace guide)

Workplace size: 1–5, 1–25 or 1–50?

Headcount is a practical starting point for the main first-aid point — not a legal magic number. If people spread across floors, yards or vehicles, you may need more than one kit.

1 - 5 Workplace Person First Aid kits

1–5 person

Small offices & workshops

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Workplace 1-25 Person First Aid Kit

1–25 person

Most medium NZ sites

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1 - 50 Person Workplace First Aid Kit

1–50 person

Larger shared workplaces

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Refill the kit you have

If the bag or cabinet still works, buy contents — not another full kit. Most KTS workplace and vehicle kits offer refill / contents-only options, and individual dressings, haemorrhage control and resuscitation gear live in medical products.

Replace the whole kit when the container is damaged, missing, or your risk profile has changed enough that the old layout no longer fits.

WorkSafe NZ

Use WorkSafe’s guidance when you assess risks, kit locations and trained people. KTS kits help you equip the site — your risk assessment still decides what “enough” looks like.

WorkSafe — First aid at work

When to add trauma or Stop the Bleed

Everyday workplace kits cover common injuries. Add higher-capability gear where machinery, vehicles, remote work or serious haemorrhage risk is realistic — not by default for every office.

KT Services - How to Choose a Workplace First Aid Kit in New Zealand

Stop the Bleed

Haemorrhage control when seconds matter

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Trauma Kit

Trauma / major injury

Higher-capability response for serious incidents

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Workplace first aid kit FAQs

Do I need a kit in every vehicle as well as the workshop?

If people work away from the main first-aid point, yes — keep a compact vehicle kit in the cab and a sized workplace kit on site.

Is a “25 person” kit enough for 25 staff across two buildings?

Often no. Size each first-aid point for the people who can reach it quickly. Two smaller kits can beat one large cabinet in the wrong building.

Should we buy trauma gear for every workplace?

Not always. Start with a solid workplace kit, then add trauma or Stop the Bleed coverage where higher injury severity is realistic.

Where should I start shopping?

Use the kit type hub, then open the matching category — or go straight to commercial / workplace kits.