First aid requirements and evidence
Abu Dhabi First Aid Requirements: ADOSH-SF / OSHAD
Find the cited Abu Dhabi ADOSH-SF first aid code and buying checks for kit contents, station placement, inspections and supporting documents.
By FirstCare First Aid · Updated
The short answer
For Abu Dhabi, use the current applicable ADOSH-SF framework and your workplace assessment to define first aid arrangements. OSHAD remains a commonly searched former name; it does not mean a supplier’s kit is authority-approved.
Source checked for this guide
The linked ADPHC document is ADOSH-SF CoP 4.0, version 4.0 dated 15 July 2024. Section 3.3 covers kits, placement and inspection; Appendix 1 covers minimum contents. Verify the current applicable version with your responsible person.
Inspection and station planning in the official code
CoP 4.0 section 3.3 requires a competent person to check first aid supplies at least monthly, replenish missing items and replace expired items. It also addresses worksite vehicles, office-floor provision and access. Use the complete document and your site assessment when applying these requirements.
Check the evidence against the order
An applicable requirement and a product’s supporting documents answer different questions. Match the model and contents to the proposed order; check dates and scope. Do not treat a supplier badge as a substitute for the document itself.
What to include in your quote request
A clear request helps you compare like-for-like offers. Separate the cost of the container, consumables, refills and delivery. Record substitutions in writing before accepting an order.
- Workplace activity, delivery address and the number of people on each shift.
- Required contents, item quantities and the standard or site specification, including its edition.
- Minimum remaining shelf life, proposed storage location and any mounting requirements.
- Delivery deadline, receiving contact and any access or purchase-order conditions.
Common questions
How often should Abu Dhabi workplace first aid kits be inspected?
The cited ADOSH-SF CoP 4.0 section 3.3 requires inspection by a competent person at least once per month. Follow the full applicable code and your workplace procedure, including replenishment after use.
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.