AND MAINTAINING KITS As well as the contents of the kit, the code also looks at how the kit should be maintained. In section 3.1 it also says: A person in the workplace should be nominated to maintain the first aid kit (usually a first aider) and should: monitor access to the first aid kit and ensure any items used are replaced as soon as practicable after use undertake regular checks (after each use or, if the kit is not used, at least once every 12 months) to ensure the kit contains a complete set of the required items (an inventory list in the kit should be signed and dated after each check) ensure that items are in good working order, have not deteriorated and are within their expiry dates and that sterile products are sealed and have not been tampered with NSW First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice -- July 2012 This section highlights the need to have an on-site first aider regularly looking maintaining the kit. In practice for most businesses this will mean: The kit MUST be checked periodically, signed and dated accordingly The kit MUST be managed by a trained first aider and cannot be delegated Each kit MUST have a contents list attached to the kit First aid rooms MUST be managed by a person with qualification "Occupational first aid" Don't get lost in the detail. To help take the stress out WHS, Medilife has prepared a uniquetool to make compliance easier. Complete