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Refill or replace your first aid kit?

Most New Zealand workplaces should restock what was used — and only replace the bag or cabinet when it no longer does the job.

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Buy supplies to refill

One click to the aisle — buy what you used, keep the bag you already have.

BPC Dressings

Dressings & plasters

The items teams use first after everyday cuts and scrapes.

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Trauma Bandage

Bleed control

Restock trauma dressings and tourniquet consumables after a serious incident drill or use.

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Latex Gloves - Large

PPE & clean-up

Gloves, wipes and disinfectant so the next response stays hygienic.

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Start with a quick kit check

Before you order another full kit, open the bag or cabinet you already have. WorkSafe expects first aid that is available, suitable and maintained — not a cupboard full of expired duplicates.

1. What’s missing or used?   2. What’s expired?   3. Is the bag/case still serviceable?   4. Have your risks changed?

Replace when the kit itself is the problem

Buy a new kit (or a new empty bag/case) when restocking no longer fixes the gap.

  • Bag torn, contaminated or missing — zippers fail, hard case cracked, wall cabinet broken
  • Headcount or risk changed — e.g. 1–5 kit now serves a 25-person floor
  • Wrong kit type for the job — workplace wall kit vs vehicle, outdoor, burns or sports
  • You want a clean build — start from an empty bag or case and stock to your risks
1 - 5 Workplace Person First Aid kits

Workplace kits

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Vehicle First Aid Kit

Vehicle kits

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Elite Bag - QUICK ACCESS backpack

Empty bags & cases

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A simple rule of thumb

Refill if the container is sound and your risks are unchanged — replace missing and expired consumables.

Replace if the container failed, the kit type is wrong, or the people/risk profile moved up a size. When you are choosing from scratch, use how to choose a workplace first aid kit.

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Frequently asked questions

Is it cheaper to refill than buy a new kit?

Usually yes, when only a few lines are missing. A full kit makes sense when many items are expired together, or you need a different size/type.

How often should we check the kit?

After every use, and on a scheduled inspection (many NZ workplaces review monthly or quarterly). Replace expired sterile stock even if unused.

What if we only have an empty bag?

Stock it from medical products to match your risks, or start from a sized workplace kit if you want a ready-made contents list.

Ready to buy?

Restock supplies, or buy a replacement kit if the bag itself is the problem.

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