You wouldn’t keep out of date food in your fridge, so why keep expired products in your first aid kit?

Keeping products past their expiry date can be unsafe. Products will start to deteriorate and may not be effective.

When was the last time you checked the products in your first aid kit?

We recommend you check the expiry date on your first aid products, write the dates down and then stick a reminder in your diary.

You can download our handy list to keep a check up on the expiry date on your first aid products

Own a defibrillator?

If your workplace has a defibrillator don’t forget to check the expiry dates on the pads and batteries.

They usually expire every 2 to 5 years depending on make and model so check carefully and put these in you diary too.