A First Aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment used to give medical treatment. Contents of a basic First Aid kit include items such as, triangular bandages, disposable gloves, adhesive and non-adhesive dressings, crepe bandages, dressing pads and resuscitation face shields.

A quality First Aid kit can make all the difference when disaster does strike and is something you should aim to have close to hand, no matter the season. Purchasing the right First Aid kit for you will depend on what its purpose is. A basic First Aid kit should contain items such as triangular bandages, disposable gloves, adhesive and non-adhesive dressings, crepe bandages, dressing pads and resuscitation face shields.

The Caravan & Camping First Aid Kit has high quality first aid items to treat injuries and useful safety items for your caravan or camping holiday. This includes items such as basic St John First Aid kit supplies, glow stick, poncho, waterproof matches and whistle/compass. This product can be puchased via the online store:

All First Aid kit contents have an expiry date. Items like adhesive bandages need to replaced. They’re wrapped in paper to keep them sterile, and the glue that keeps the paper together can break down, the paper can get wet or torn, rendering the item useless. Even for items that contains chemicals, one or more of the chemicals can break down and lose effectiveness. It's important you do regular checks and read the product label carefully before using.

What is appropriate will vary according to each individual workplace. Employers need to ensure that kits are adequently stocked for their workplace and should include all the minimum basic First Aid kit supplies. Shop St John's workplace First Aid kits: 

A Baby First Aid kit for infants and toddlers contains useful contents allowing parents to treat minor scratches and to manage unexpected accidents on the go. It contains items such as instant cold pack, cartoon adhesive strips, triangular bandage, cleansing wipes and a First Aid quick reference guide.

The price for a First Aid kit can vary, depending on which one is purchased. A First Aid Kit containing all the necessary items starts at just $49.95.

A First Aid kit should contain all the basic First Aid supplies including, conforming and triangular bandages, disposable gloves, adhesive and non-adhesive dressings, crepe bandages, dressing pads and resuscitation face shields.

First aid kits are designed to help manage all types of injuries including basic cuts, scrapes and burns. The longer you wait for treatment, the more severe your injury can become. Immediate treatment can reduce risk.

First aid kits may not contain prescription or over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, Ibuprofen, decongestants, sinus relief, etc. For employees who require these medications, they should bring them to work for their personal use.

A kitchen First Aid kit should include plasters, small, medium and large sterile gauze dressings, sterile eye dressings, safety pins, disposable sterile gloves, tweezers and triangular bandages.