Summary
In short
- A first aid kit inspection is an inspection used in KnowSafe that checks first aid kits are stocked, sealed and in date. It is built against OSHA 1910.151, WorkSafeBC 33 and forms part of the Workplace Inspection programme.
- Run monthly. Carried out by the first aider or area owner.
- The template holds 38 fields across 4 sections, with kits repeating for each entry.
- Scoring is percent complete, where high is good.
- OSHA 1910.151 is medical services and first aid. First aid provision, and eyewash and shower where corrosives are handled.
- It connects to the rest of the library: feeds CAPA.
What it is
What it is
What is a first aid kit inspection?
A first aid kit inspection is an inspection used in KnowSafe that checks first aid kits are stocked, sealed and in date. It is built against OSHA 1910.151, WorkSafeBC 33 and forms part of the Workplace Inspection programme.
When is a first aid kit inspection completed?
A first aid kit inspection is completed on the inspection frequency set in your programme, and again after any change to the asset or area. Run monthly.
When to use it
When to use it, and when not to
This inspection is one step in a larger programme. Using it for work that belongs to a neighbouring template produces records that are hard to report on later.
Use it for
- The event or activity this inspection covers has occurred, or is about to
- A new record is needed; each one gets its own ID in the form INSP-2026-000
- You are running the Workplace Inspection programme and this is one of its steps
- A linked record needs this one to exist: feeds capa
Not for
- General Workplace Inspection, which a broad walk through of an area covering the common hazards.
- Housekeeping Inspection, which checks that walkways, work areas and storage are clear, clean and in order.
- PPE Compliance Inspection, which checks that the right protective equipment is available, in good condition and being worn.
- Anything outside KnowSafe, which belongs in the workspace that owns that process
Standards
What it is built against
OSHA 1910.151Medical services and first aid
First aid provision, and eyewash and shower where corrosives are handled.
OSHAOccupational Safety and Health Administration
The United States workplace safety regulator. Its standards are law where they apply.
WorkSafeBCBritish Columbia occupational health and safety regulation
The provincial regulation and the compensation board that enforces it. Numbers refer to parts of the OHS Regulation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the first aid kit inspection template based on?+
It is built against OSHA 1910.151, WorkSafeBC 33. OSHA 1910.151 is medical services and first aid. First aid provision, and eyewash and shower where corrosives are handled. OSHA is occupational Safety and Health Administration. The United States workplace safety regulator. Its standards are law where they apply.
What sections does the first aid kit inspection contain?+
There are 4 sections: header, kits, provision check, result. Together they hold 38 fields, 29 of which are required.
How often is a first aid kit inspection raised?+
A new record is raised on the inspection frequency set in your programme, and again after any change to the asset or area. Each one is given an ID in the form INSP-2026-000, so it can be traced and referenced from other records.
Which programme does the first aid kit inspection belong to?+
It is part of Workplace Inspection. Findings graded and owned, with repeat findings visible across rounds.
How is a first aid kit inspection scored?+
Scoring is percent complete. High is good. Scores exist to make the form tell you something, not to produce a percentage for its own sake.
Can the first aid kit inspection template be changed?+
Yes. Every field, option, score and conditional rule is editable, and the links to other templates come with it. Most teams install it as it is, run it for a cycle, then adjust.
The agents
What the agents do with it
The form is the easy part. Keeping it current, routing it to the right owner and holding the evidence together is the work that actually slips.
Holds the first aid kit inspection library against your registers, routes each record to its owner, and keeps the evidence trail together.
Coordinates the crew, rolls completion and exceptions into one view, and holds every write for your approval before it touches a record.
This template lives in KnowSafe — safety and compliance. Incidents, hazards, permits, inspections and the critical controls behind them.
Meet KnowSafe→Sources
Sources
- OSHA 1910.151 — Medical services and first aid
- OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- WorkSafeBC — British Columbia occupational health and safety regulation