A first aid kit is only useful if it's stocked, in-date and ready when someone needs it — and an AED is only life-saving if it powers on and its pads haven't expired. Inspekta inspects workplace first aid equipment and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) across regional NSW, so yours is compliant, complete and ready for an emergency.

Providing adequate first aid is a legal duty — under Work Health and Safety law, every workplace must provide first aid equipment and facilities suited to its risks. Regular inspection is how you keep that equipment adequate and demonstrate you're meeting your obligation. Servicing Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Newcastle and New South Wales, Inspekta's experienced inspectors carry out thorough assessments against the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice.

• First aid kits — contents checked against the recommended list, quantities, expiry dates, sterile-item seals and overall condition
• AEDs — power/self-test status, pad expiry, battery expiry and general readiness
• Eyewash and eye/face wash stations — where provided
• First aid signage — presence, visibility and correct location of first aid and AED signage
• Portable and vehicle kits — for mobile workers and fleet
• Specialist modules — burn, outdoor and remote modules where your risk assessment requires them
• First aid rooms — condition and stocking, where applicable

What Our Inspection Involves:

1. Contents check — we check each kit against the contents appropriate to your workplace, note missing or used items, and confirm quantities are adequate for your risk level.
2. Expiry and condition — we check expiry dates, confirm sterile items remain sealed, and identify any deteriorated or contaminated stock for replacement.
3. AED readiness — we confirm the unit's status indicator/self-test is showing ready, and record pad and battery expiry dates so nothing lapses unnoticed.
4. Accessibility and signage — we confirm kits and AEDs are accessible, prominently located and correctly signed.
5. Corrective actions — anything missing, expired or faulty is clearly listed with recommended replacement.
6. Detailed report — you receive a written report documenting the condition of every item and any required corrective actions, which you can retain as evidence of due diligence.

Our inspections are carried out in accordance with:

• The Work Health and Safety Regulation — the legal duty to provide adequate first aid equipment and facilities
• First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice (SafeWork NSW) — the recognised guidance on first aid kits, AEDs, contents and maintenance
• AEDs are TGA-regulated medical devices and are maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions; we align our checks to those requirements

Providing first aid equipment is mandatory; keeping it stocked, in-date and functional is how you meet that duty. A documented inspection gives you clear evidence for WHS records, audits and insurers — and, more importantly, means the equipment works when someone's life depends on it.