Keeping your workplace first aid cabinets stocked doesn’t have to involve a service contract. You can order supplies directly and manage restocking on your own schedule.
With self-stocking, you choose the supplies, review the prices, and order what your workplace uses. It takes someone on your team to check the cabinets and keep track of what needs replacing.
Compare the options and choose what works for your business.
How a First Aid Cabinet Refill Service Works
A refill or route service sends a representative to check your cabinets and replace supplies on scheduled visits.
This can be convenient for businesses that want outside help with routine restocking. Before choosing a service, ask:
• How are supplies and service visits priced?
• Is there a contract or automatic renewal?
• Can you choose which products are added?
• Who owns the cabinets if you cancel?
• How do you get supplies between visits?
Check supplies between scheduled visits. Even with a service provider, your business remains responsible for keeping adequate first aid supplies readily available.
How Restocking It Yourself Works
With self-stocking, someone on your team checks the cabinets, orders supplies, and puts them away. You control the product choices, quantities, and ordering schedule.
This approach can work for one location or several. The key is having a clear process and someone responsible for each location.
A simple routine includes:
• Assign someone to check each kit or cabinet.
• Use a checklist to track contents and quantities.
• Set a regular inspection schedule based on use.
• Replace used, expired, or damaged supplies promptly.
• Keep extra stock of items your team uses often.
Download and print our First Aid Kit Quick Refill Form to check your supplies and note what needs replacing. Then use our online one-page order form to place your order.
Complete Refill Pack or Individual Supplies?
You do not have to replace every item each time you restock.
Individual supplies work well for routine replenishment. If your team goes through bandages and gloves faster than other items, you can order those separately.
A complete refill pack is useful when much of a cabinet’s contents needs replacing or you want to bring several kits back to a consistent starting point. Match the refill to your cabinet’s size and applicable ANSI Class A or Class B requirements.
For our standard workplace cabinets, sizes are:
• Small: 2 shelves
• Medium: 3 shelves
• Large: 4 shelves
• Extra Large: 5 shelves
Cabinet sizes vary by supplier. Use shelf count as a starting point, then check cabinet dimensions, refill contents, and then applicable ANSI class before ordering.
First Aid Supplies Online offers first aid kit refills and individual supplies for businesses that manage their own restocking. Prices are available online, and there is no service contract.
Comparing Your Options
| What to compare | Refill service | Restocking yourself |
|---|---|---|
| Who checks supplies | Service representative during visits; your staff between visits. | Your designated staff member, safety manager or risk manager. |
| Restocking schedule | Provider restocks during scheduled visits. | Your team checks, orders and fills as needed. |
| Costs to consider | Supplies, any service fees or minimum charges, and staff time between visits. | Supplies, any shipping charges, and staff time. |
| Product choices | Options depend on the provider. | Choose your products and quantities. |
| Contracts and cabinets | Confirm service terms and cabinet ownership. | No FASO service contract; use cabinets your business owns. |
Which Option Fits Your Workplace?
A refill service may suit your business if you prefer scheduled outside help and the pricing and terms work for you.
Self-stocking may be a good fit if you want direct control over spending, product choices, and ordering. For businesses with several locations, a shared checklist and a designated person at each site can help keep kits consistent.
When comparing costs, look at the supplies, any service or shipping charges, and the staff time involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. OSHA requires adequate first aid supplies to be readily available. You can handle restocking yourself. The employer is responsible for keeping supplies stocked and suited to the workplace.
Usually, yes. Check your agreement to confirm you own the cabinet and can restock it yourself. Then choose individual supplies or a refill pack that matches your cabinet’s size and ANSI class.
Ready to Manage Your Own Refills?
Start by checking what you already have and what needs replacing. Browse our first aid kit refills for a full refresh or order individual supplies to fill the gaps.
Not sure which refill fits your cabinet? Contact our team. We can help you compare the options.