Safety and safeguarding

Swimming pool first aid kit checklist

A printable checklist for the poolside first aid kit, with suggested minimum quantities from a working swim school, condition checks and an actions log.

A starting point, not legal advice. It comes from how one UK swim school works and may not fit yours. Check it against your insurer's and governing body's requirements, and the law that applies to you, before you use it. ClassBase accepts no liability for how it is used.

What's inside

  1. Kit details
  2. Contents
  3. General condition (Y/N)
  4. Actions log

[Pool name] first aid kit inspection checklist

Kit details

  • Kit location: [location]
  • Date checked: [date]
  • Checked by: [name]
  • Next check due: [date]
  • Kit satisfactory: [Y/N]

Contents

Section Item Suggested minimum OK Replace Notes
Dressings Waterproof plasters, individually wrapped 30 to 40, assorted ☐ ☐ The most used item; keep a range of sizes
Dressings Medium sterile wound dressings 4 ☐ ☐ Cuts or grazes too large for a plaster
Dressings Large sterile wound dressings 2 ☐ ☐ Larger wounds while help is on the way
Dressings Sterile eye pads 2 ☐ ☐ Eye injury or irritation
Dressings Triangular bandages 2 ☐ ☐ Slings or securing dressings
Dressings Conforming bandages 3, assorted sizes ☐ ☐
Dressings Microporous tape 1 roll ☐ ☐
Dressings Sterile cleansing wipes 10 to 20 ☐ ☐ Replace after use
Protection Disposable nitrile gloves 6 pairs or more ☐ ☐ Enough for more than one incident
Protection Disposable aprons 2 ☐ ☐ Body fluid or contamination incidents
Protection CPR face shields or pocket masks 2 ☐ ☐ Check packaging is intact
Protection Contaminated waste bags Small supply ☐ ☐ Until safe disposal
Poolside extras Instant cold packs 2 ☐ ☐ Bumps, bruises, sprains
Poolside extras Blunt-ended scissors 1 ☐ ☐
Poolside extras Tweezers 1 ☐ ☐ Splinters or debris
Poolside extras Safety pins Small pack ☐ ☐
Poolside extras Foil emergency blanket 1 ☐ ☐ Keep a casualty warm
Poolside extras Paper towels or absorbent material Nearby ☐ ☐ Spillages
Emergency info HSE "Basic advice on first aid at work" leaflet 1 current copy ☐ ☐ Check yearly
Emergency info 999, full address and What3Words Displayed nearby ☐ ☐ For emergency services
Emergency info Owner or manager contact Displayed nearby ☐ ☐
Emergency info Accident book Readily accessible ☐ ☐
Emergency info Emergency Action Plan Readily accessible ☐ ☐ Part of the PSOP
Emergency info Rescue equipment (reach pole, ring pole, life buoy) Present and accessible ☐ ☐
Emergency info Phone with signal During every session ☐ ☐ Group Leaders on private hire

General condition (Y/N)

  • Kit clearly marked and accessible: [ ]
  • Clean, dry and in good condition: [ ]
  • Sterile packaging intact: [ ]
  • Expiry dates checked: [ ]
  • Expired or used items replaced: [ ]
  • Nothing damaged, wet or contaminated: [ ]
  • No medicines or tablets in the general kit: [ ]

Actions log

Action or item Done by Date Notes

Download the template

An editable Word copy with the same text. Replace the words in [square brackets] with your own.

Download as Word (.docx)

Printing this page prints just the template.

How to adapt it

  • Base quantities on your own first aid needs assessment.
  • Add an AED check if you have a defibrillator on site.
  • Check the kit at least monthly and after every use.

How ClassBase handles this

Keep your checklist alongside your other pool documents and share it with Group Leaders through ClassBase.

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Questions

What should be in a pool first aid kit?

Plasters, sterile dressings, eye pads, bandages, gloves, aprons, CPR face shields, cold packs and a foil blanket, plus emergency information nearby.

How often should I check it?

Regularly, and after every use. Replace anything used, damaged or out of date.

Should a first aid kit contain medicines?

No. Keep medicines and tablets out of the general first aid kit.

A starting point, not legal advice. It comes from how one UK swim school works and may not fit yours. Check it against your insurer's and governing body's requirements, and the law that applies to you, before you use it. ClassBase accepts no liability for how it is used.

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