COMMANDER 6 Series Softpack First Aid Bag

The COMMANDER 6 Series Softpack First Aid Kit AFAK6S is a large, portable first aid kit for busy workplaces, vehicles, facilities and field teams.

It comes in a high-visibility red softpack case. The case has a wide opening, strong zips and an integrated shoulder strap. This makes it easy to grab, carry and use across work areas.

This kit is designed for broad workplace first aid cover. It covers up to 100 people in low-risk settings and up to 50 people in high-risk settings when chosen as part of a workplace first aid risk assessment.

Important: This page gives general product information only. It does not take the place of first aid training, medical advice, emergency care, or a workplace first aid risk assessment. In an emergency in Australia, call 000.

Product Snapshot

Is This the Right First Aid Kit for You?

Choose this kit if you need a larger workplace first aid kit with broad stock and portable storage.

A first aid kit alone does not make a fully compliant workplace. Your kit should match your work, staff numbers, hazards, site layout and access to help.

Safe Work Australia says each workplace must have at least one first aid kit. It also says more kits may be needed when a workplace is spread out or when workers travel for the job. Kits should be easy to see, easy to reach and checked often.

Why Choose the COMMANDER 6 Softpack Kit?

The COMMANDER 6 Series is made for active workplace use.

It has a large stock volume, yet the case is still portable. The red softpack helps staff spot the kit fast. The shoulder strap helps first aiders move it between work areas, vehicles and treatment points.

The wide opening helps users find supplies quickly. The softpack format also suits vehicles, field crews, mobile trolleys and workplaces that need grab-and-go first aid.

This kit is also compatible with the Surefill refill program. Refill pouches can help keep stock sorted and speed up post-incident restocking.

Best Uses for This Kit

Construction, Outdoor Work and Remote Locations

This kit suits active worksites that need broad first aid supplies. It includes plasters, dressings, bandages, burn care, eye care, CPR face shields, gloves, emergency blankets and wound care items.

For remote or higher-risk work, your workplace may still need extra kits, AED equipment, trained first aiders or specialist first aid supplies.

Warehouses, Factories and Facilities

Busy facilities need first aid supplies that are easy to find and easy to carry. This softpack can be kept in a visible location or moved between areas as needed.

Use your workplace first aid risk assessment to decide whether you also need fixed kits, eye wash stations, burn modules or extra stock.

Vehicles, Fleets and Field Crews

The softpack case is suitable for vehicles, field crews and work teams that move between job sites.

Keep the kit secure in the vehicle. Keep it away from heat where possible. Check the contents often if it travels daily.

Schools, Offices and Retail

This kit can support larger education, office and retail settings. It is useful where many people may be on site, including staff, students, visitors and customers.

For static locations, cabinet options in the wider Commander 6 range may suit better than a portable softpack.

Surefill and Restocking Support

The COMMANDER 6 Series is designed to support easier restocking.

The Surefill system uses purpose-made refill pouches. These pouches help present products clearly and reduce time spent searching for replacement items.

This is useful for safety teams that manage several first aid kits across one workplace. It can also help after an incident, when used stock must be replaced quickly.

What’s Included in the Kit

What This First Aid Kit Can Help With

This kit has first aid supplies and first aid equipment for many workplace needs, such as:

• cuts and grazes
• minor injuries
• initial support for larger wounds
• burns
• eye injury
• snake bite
• spider bite
• dressing and bandaging
• basic bleeding support
• CPR barrier support
• sprains, bumps and strains
• splinters
• incident notes
• first aid checklist use

To help control bleeding, use the right pads, dressings and bandages. Get urgent help if bleeding is serious, does not stop, or the person shows signs of shock.

What This Kit Does Not Cover

This kit does not cover every emergency.

It is not an AED. It is not a full trauma response system. It does not replace trained first aiders, emergency care, medical advice or workplace safety steps.

You may need extra aid kits or specialist items for:

• very large sites
• remote trauma risks
• chemical exposure
• serious eye hazards
• high burn risk
• AED access
• marine injuries
• frequent sports injuries
• confined spaces
• known medical needs
• large public events
• specialist rescue situations

Call 000 for severe bleeding, trouble breathing, snake bite, anaphylaxis, major burns, serious eye injury, loss of awareness, or any injury that looks serious.

Workplace Safety Notes

This kit can help support Workplace Standard first aid needs when it is stocked, checked, placed and matched to your site risks.

A workplace may need more than one kit. You may also need trained first aiders, signs, AED equipment, eye wash stations, burn modules, first aid procedures or a first aid room.

Your workplace first aid risk assessment should look at:

• type of work
• hazards
• worker numbers
• visitors
• site size
• vehicles
• remote areas
• access to emergency help
• burns risks
• eye injury risks
• snake bite risks
• spider bite risks
• training needs
• refill process

Safe Work Australia’s Model Code of Practice covers first aid kits, procedures, facilities and training for first aiders. It also explains how workplaces should work out their first aid needs.

For Victorian employers, WorkSafe Victoria’s compliance code gives practical guidance on first aid facilities, kits, first aid rooms, first aid officers, training and workplace steps.

How to Check and Restock This Kit

Keep your kit clean, stocked and easy to reach.

Check the contents after each use. In busy workplaces, complete a first aid checklist every 3–6 months.

During your aid checklist, check for:

• used stock
• missing items
• expired burn gel
• expired eye wash
• expired antiseptic spray
• opened sterile dressings
• damaged pads
• dirty gloves
• low plasters or bandaids
• low bandages
• low gauze
• low dressings
• damaged tools
• missing CPR card
• missing first aid leaflet
• damaged zips or shoulder strap
• wet or dusty contents

Replace used, opened, dirty, damaged or expired items.

Healthdirect says a stocked first aid kit can help in an emergency or accident. Its guidance covers first aid kit supplies, storage and use at home, work and in cars.

Medicines and Antiseptic Items

This is a medicated and reusable first aid kit. It includes antiseptic spray.

Follow product labels and directions for use.

Handle medicine and medicated items with care. Workplace kits are different from home or personal kits.

Do not add extra medicine to workplace kits unless your policies and risk assessment allow it.

Personal medicine, asthma inhalers, allergy medicine or items ordered by a doctor should follow the person’s action plan. Ask a doctor or pharmacist for advice if needed.

ARTG and Medical Device Notes

This kit has ARTG ID 406543 and is listed as a Class 2a medical device.

The TGA says most medical devices must be included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods before they can be supplied in Australia. The TGA also says Class IIa devices are low-to-moderate risk devices and need conformity assessment certification before ARTG inclusion.

Why Buy From Australian Pacific Training Solutions?

Australian Pacific Training Solutions supplies first aid kits, first aid supplies, refills and workplace support across Australia, including Victoria.

APTS also runs first aid course, CPR and workplace safety courses. These courses help teams build the skills and knowledge they need in an emergency.

APTS can help workplaces, schools, site teams and fleet managers choose kits based on:

• site risks
• staff numbers
• vehicles
• work locations
• remote work needs
• burns risks
• eye injury risks
• snake bite risks
• spider bite risks
• first aid training needs
• refill plans
• workplace safety goals

APTS can also help you compare:

• large workplace first aid kits
• softpack first aid kits
• cabinet first aid kits
• vehicle first aid kits
• construction first aid kits
• snake bite kits
• burn modules
• eye care supplies
• refill stock
• CPR and first aid courses

Do not guess with a basic pharmacy box. APTS can help you choose the right kit, keep stock up to date, plan refills and link your kit with first aid training.

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Review scope: Product suitability, kit contents, workplace first aid wording, emergency safety notes and refill guidance.

Sources and Further Guidance

Use these sources for workplace and first aid guidance:

• Safe Work Australia – First aid in the workplace.
• Safe Work Australia – Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace.
• WorkSafe Victoria – Compliance code: First aid in the workplace.
• TGA – ARTG search and medical device information.
• TGA – Class IIa medical device information.
• Healthdirect – First aid kits for home, workplace and car.

Buy the COMMANDER 6 Series Softpack First Aid Kit

Choose the COMMANDER 6 Series Softpack First Aid Kit AFAK6S for a large, portable and workplace-ready first aid kit.

Use it in construction, outdoor work, vehicles, warehouses, facilities, education, office and retail settings.

Order today or contact Australian Pacific Training Solutions for help choosing the right kit. APTS can also help with first aid supplies, refills, courses and workplace support.

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