First aid requirements and evidence
Dubai First Aid Box Contents: Municipality & DCAS Sources
Find official Dubai first aid kit references, locate sector contents schedules and prepare an itemised supplier request with evidence for your workplace.
By FirstCare First Aid · Updated
The short answer
For first aid box contents in Dubai, identify the document and sector schedule that apply to your premises, then compare every quoted item against that list. Start with the Dubai sources below and have your responsible safety person confirm the current requirements before ordering. A supplier’s “Dubai Municipality compliant” label is not proof of approval.
Where does the Dubai Municipality contents reference come from?
DMCC’s first aid bulletin, dated 27 May 2019, points to Table 1 of Dubai Municipality guideline DM-PH&SD-P4-TG 17 for box contents. The bulletin also discusses workplace access and monthly checks.
Record this document reference when a quotation uses it. Ask for the complete applicable edition and a comparison with the proposed inventory. This guide does not independently verify the current edition of TG 17 or treat the older bulletin as the only requirement.
Check the Dubai workplace first aid manual too
DCAS Administrative Resolution No. 7 of 2022 approves a Dubai workplace first aid manual. Sections 12–13 address kit provision and contents; section 18 contains sector schedules. This is a DCAS document, not a Dubai Municipality product approval.
Keep the authority, document date and section together in your purchasing file. Ask the responsible safety person to check for amendments and additional facility conditions. The official English translation states that Arabic prevails for interpretation and application.
Find the sector contents schedule in the official PDF
Use these PDF page numbers to locate the sector tables in the 2022 manual. This is a navigation aid, not a substitute inventory. Read each table’s heading and conditions before using it in an order.
| Workplace activity | PDF page |
|---|---|
| Construction | 13 |
| Beaches and pools | 14 |
| Restaurants and catering | 15 |
| Hotels and amusement parks | 16 |
| Hair and beauty salons | 17 |
| Factories | 18–19 |
| Camping | 20 |
Turn the confirmed schedule into a purchasing record
Ask the supplier to return an itemised comparison against the schedule your site has confirmed. A total piece count or a “50 person” label does not show which line items are included. Keep unresolved differences visible until the responsible person has reviewed them.
- Reference: document title, edition, sector, table and the person who confirmed its applicability.
- Requirement: item description, size, unit of measure and required quantity for each line.
- Offer: exact proposed item, units per pack, number of packs, total units and any omitted lines.
- Differences: proposed substitutions and the site’s written decision, with no automatic acceptance of alternatives.
- Receiving: labelled expiry dates where relevant, packaging condition, storage instructions and a named stock-check owner.
Separate the contents list from product approval
The source document describes a requirement; the quotation describes what a supplier proposes to deliver. For an approval claim, request the actual supporting document and check the issuer, model, scope and validity. A logo on packaging or a seller’s description cannot complete that check.
If a schedule entry is unclear, keep it as an open question for your responsible safety or clinical team. Do not silently alter quantities, combine similar rows or add medicines based on an online summary. Purchasing a box alone does not establish that the whole workplace meets its obligations.
Common questions
Which contents list should I send to a supplier in Dubai?
Send the complete schedule confirmed for your workplace, with its document reference, edition and sector heading. Include an item-by-item comparison sheet and ask the supplier to identify every difference. The source finder above helps locate documents; your responsible safety person confirms applicability.
Does a Dubai Municipality compliant label prove the kit is approved?
The label alone does not prove approval. Request the evidence behind the claim and match it to the exact proposed product and inventory. Keep the supplier’s claim separate from your site’s confirmed requirements.
Can I use the same contents list for every Dubai workplace?
Do not assume that a list selected for one activity covers a different premises. Confirm the activity, headcount, risks and facility conditions before standardising an order across sites.
Will buying a kit guarantee that my workplace passes an inspection?
No. Kit contents are only part of workplace arrangements. The applicable assessment, placement, maintenance, trained personnel and other site requirements must also be addressed.
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Prepared with AI assistance. Procurement information, not clinical instructions or an approval certificate. Requirements depend on the applicable authority and your workplace. Sources, corrections and editorial policy.