First Aid

What Essential Items are Included in the range of First Aid Kits that Office Choice carries for the Workplace? 

At Office Choice, we stock a range of first aid supplies. This doesn’t just include all-in-one first aid kits, but individual aid items, as well, such as bandages and wound dressings. Essential items you’ll find in stock include: 

• First aid kits for the office, remote operations, and vehicles

• Ice packs

• Hand sanitisers

• Adhesive and fabric bandages, wound and burn dressings, and disinfectant wound wipes

• Defibrillators

• Thermal rescue blankets

• Eye pads/patches

• Fire blankets and fire extinguishers

• Resuscitation and first aid guides/signage

What Kind of First Aid Kits Does Office Choice Carry? 

The range of first aid kits we stock come in set collections that cater to different office and workplace settings. You will find first aid kits that are suited to workplaces, travel, remote areas, etc. They can also be used in schools.

The wall mount and portable versions of the national workplace first aid kits are the most comprehensive options, with key essential first aid items to treat a whole range of injuries or health concerns, such as cuts, burns, bruises, minor wounds, eye injuries, sprains and strains.

Whatever your specific workplace needs are, take those into consideration when selecting which specific first aid kit could be the best fit for your needs. And don’t forget that we also stock a range of standalone first aid supplies, most of which also include a Multi-Buy option that allows you to save money when you buy multiple of the same product.

You can filter your first aid supply results with Product Types. These include:

• Adhesive Strips, Bandages, Tapes

• Antiseptic & Pain Relief

• Burn Relief & Inflammation

• Fire Blanket & Extinguisher

• Register of Injuries

What First Aid Supplies Should Be Available in a Busy Office Setting?

When you’re in an office setting where things are always on the go, having the right first aid supplies on hand keeps your business compliant and operations running while being able to provide first aid care in the event of an accident, incident, or outright health emergency. 

Key benefits of high-quality, compliant first aid supplies include:

• In Australia, all workplaces must have first aid kits on hand - high-quality supplies don’t just ensure your workplace is safer, they also keep you compliant with official regulations.

• You can immediately respond to the occurrence of workplace injuries, whether they’re cuts, burns, trips, etc. This immediate treatment can help reduce the severity of the injury and prevent larger complications.

• Being able to quickly treat more manageable wounds also helps minimise downtime and keep operations running smoothly.

• Having the right first aid supplies on hand also assures employees that you care about their well-being, which can boost morale and make employees feel safer overall.

• First aid supplies are an absolute must for emergency preparedness. Having the right supplies on hand to respond to unexpected emergencies such as allergic reactions, fainting or stress-induced incidents can make a huge difference in keeping employees safe until professional help arrives.

What Range of Safety Products Does Office Choice Offer for Schools, Offices, and Public Spaces?

All of the products stocked within Office Choice’s first aid category can be purchased for use in offices, schools, and public settings (whether you’re temporarily working outdoors or operating a trade that involves a lot of outdoor work).

The aforementioned array of first aid kits is well-suited to these environments and required under law. For employers and employees who spend a lot of time in transit, it’s an absolute must to have a travel first aid kit with you.

Offices and schools need larger workplace first aid kits (the total number of required kits will scale depending on the number of staff and students, respectively). Specialised first aid kits, such as those focused on emergency burns, should be invested in if your work, school, or other setting presents these potential risks. In many cases, you’ll be legally required to do so.

Think of science classes involving the use of chemicals and bunsen burners, work in research labs, metal and woodwork, and trade jobs that involve being in contact with chemicals or materials that could cause burns or inflammation if incorrectly handled.

How Can Organisations Use Our Stocked Product Selection to Create Safer Environments?

Creating a safe environment, whether it’s at work, school, outdoors or at home, isn’t just about taking the necessary steps to avoid or mitigate potential risks. It’s also, in many equal parts, about knowing how to respond if an accident or incident occurs.

First aid supplies are fundamental to safety in the workplace, at school, and elsewhere. And it’s not just about first aid kits or ensuring you have enough bandages or disinfectant wipes on hand. It’s also about having the right equipment to stop the spread of a hazard, such as having fire extinguishers on hand to snuff out a fire before it does further and more serious damage to people and property.

Under Australian workplace health and safety regulations, all businesses and organisations must have first aid kits on hand, along with staff who have been appropriately trained in first aid response and care. 

The first aid products stocked at Office Choice, from first aid kits and fire extinguishers to injury registers and defibrillators, are all there to help your office, school, or organisation be safer.