Empty first aid boxes and wall cabinets: how to choose the right one
For HSE teams, facility managers and contractors who stock their own supplies or need a new box for a location: what to compare, and how the empty boxes and cabinets in our catalogue differ.
Choose the box by where it will live and what it must hold. Plastic boxes are light and easy to clean, and suit offices, vehicles and general areas. Metal cabinets are sturdier for workshops, warehouses and sites, and a lockable or glass-door cabinet helps where contents go missing. Measure the supplies you plan to store, allow room for refills, and check the mounting wall before you order.
Why buy a box empty?
Empty boxes and cabinets suit buyers who already hold their own supplies, want contents built to their own first aid needs assessment, need a replacement for a damaged box, or are adding a new location. If you would rather receive a stocked kit, see our first aid kits.
Five things to compare
1. Material
ABS plastic boxes are light, do not rust and wipe clean, which makes them practical for offices, kitchens, vehicles and accommodation blocks. Metal boxes and cabinets stand up better to knocks in workshops, warehouses and construction sites, and are harder to damage or force open.
2. Wall-mounted or portable
A wall-mounted box stays in one known place, which helps people find it quickly. A portable box with a handle can be carried to the casualty or taken to a work area. Some plastic boxes come with a wall bracket, so they can be mounted and still lifted off when needed.
3. Door type and lock
A solid door protects contents from dust and sun. A glass or frosted-glass door lets you see at a glance whether the box is stocked. A lock helps where supplies tend to go missing, but make sure the key or code is always available to first aiders, so nobody loses time in an emergency.
4. Size and shelves
Lay out the supplies you plan to store and measure them before choosing a size. Allow space for refills and for larger items such as burn dressings or eye wash. Internal shelves keep items sorted and easier to check.
5. Location
Mount boxes where people work, at a height most people can reach, away from direct sun and heat sources, and mark them with a clear first aid sign. In Qatar's summer, avoid unshaded outdoor walls and hot plant rooms, because heat can damage some supplies. For checks and refills, see How to check and refill first aid kits at work.
Empty boxes and cabinets in our catalogue
Sizes are as listed by the manufacturer or supplier. We confirm exact dimensions, colour and lead time in each quotation.
| Product | Material | Mounting and door | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty wall-mounted plastic first aid box | ABS plastic | Wall-mounted | Small 28 × 20 × 11.5 cm; medium 32 × 22 × 13 cm; large 39 × 27.5 × 13.5 cm |
| Firstar FS-061 empty first aid box | White plastic | With wall bracket | 31.5 × 21.5 × 12.5 cm |
| Empty metal first aid wall cabinet | Metal | Wall, lockable | Medium 300 × 370 × 140 mm; large 300 × 460 × 140 mm |
| Empty metal first aid box with glass door | Metal | Wall, frosted glass door, lock, two shelves | 30 × 30 × 12 cm |
| Empty double-door first aid cabinet | Wall cabinet | Double door | About 60 × 50 × 13 cm |
| Empty metal first aid box | Metal | Portable box (for example First Aid Only M5020) | Varies by model |
What to send us for a quotation
- Number of boxes or cabinets of each type
- Plastic or metal, and wall-mounted or portable
- Door preference: solid, glass, lockable
- Whether you want them empty or stocked, and if stocked, for how many people and what hazards
- Where in Qatar they will be installed
Products mentioned in this guide
Empty Wall-Mounted Plastic First Aid Box
Firstar FS-061 Empty First Aid Box
Empty Metal First Aid Wall Cabinet
Empty Metal First Aid Box with Glass Door
Empty Double-Door First Aid Cabinet
Empty Metal First Aid Box
Tell us how many boxes or cabinets you need, plastic or metal, wall-mounted or portable, and whether you also want them stocked. We will reply with an itemised QAR quotation.
Sources
- First Aid in Qatar product catalogue: empty boxes and cabinets, accessed 5 November 2026
- QIC: First aid kit at home in Qatar (storage away from heat and moisture), accessed 2 November 2026
This guide covers equipment selection and upkeep. It is not medical or legal advice: follow your device's instructions for use and your organisation's safety procedures.