Portable first aid rooms – shipping container first aid rooms for worksites, events, and farms

In any business or industry, injury or illness can strike without warning — and in mining, construction, agricultural, manufacturing, and other industrial environments, the risk is significantly higher. Our portable first aid rooms are purpose-built shipping container solutions that ensure your worksite is prepared from day one. Fully equipped, immediately deployable, and compliant with workplace health and safety requirements, a shipping container first aid room is one of the most practical investments any operation can make.

Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, a first aid room must be provided and maintained at any construction site where more than 100 persons work, or at any other workplace where more than 200 persons work. Other workplaces may also require a first aid room depending on the nature of their operations. For full regulatory guidance, refer to the Safe Work Australia first aid guidelines.

Fully equipped portable first aid rooms – ready to go

At Port Shipping Containers, our portable first aid rooms are available in 20-foot and 40-foot options. Every unit comes fully fitted and stocked — so your team has everything they need from the moment the container is placed on site. Because the unit is transportable, it can be repositioned on large sites to stay close to the work area and ready for any emergency situation.

Portable first aid room features

Structure and comfort

Personnel door and security window. Full insulation and vinyl flooring. Reverse cycle air conditioning for year-round comfort in all climates and environments.

Electrical and utilities fit-out

Full electrical fit-out with lighting and power. Kitchenette with hot and cold water, refrigerator, and a hot water system — everything needed to support patient care and staff.

Furniture and storage

Fixed desk, office chair, patient chair, and filing cabinet. Wall-mounted storage cabinet and first aid metal cabinet ensure all supplies are organised, accessible, and secure.

Emergency medical equipment

Samaritan defibrillation unit (AED), oxygen mask with cylinder, scoop stretcher, and eyewash station. Our portable first aid rooms are stocked with the critical equipment needed in a genuine emergency.

Waste and safety management

50 litre yellow medical waste bin, 2 litre sharps safe, ABE fire extinguisher, and fire blanket. Furthermore, all waste management equipment meets standard workplace health and safety requirements.

Available sizes

Portable first aid rooms are available in 20-foot and 40-foot configurations. The 20-foot unit suits smaller sites and events, while the 40-foot option provides additional space for examination, treatment, and administration.

Applications for portable first aid rooms

Construction and mining sites

Our portable first aid rooms were originally designed for construction and mining environments. They can be on-site from day one, repositioned as the project progresses, and removed when the job is complete.

Festivals, events, and roadshows

Music festivals, outdoor concerts, markets, trade exhibitions, and travelling roadshows all benefit from a fully equipped portable first aid room. The unit arrives ready to operate and requires no permanent installation.

Agricultural and farm sites

Even on permanent sites where portability is not the primary requirement — such as farms and caravan parks — a compact, well-stocked portable first aid room delivers practical, reliable medical support for workers and visitors.

Industrial and manufacturing facilities

Manufacturing plants, warehouses, and industrial depots with more than 200 workers are required by law to maintain a first aid room. Our portable units satisfy this obligation immediately, without the cost of permanent construction. Explore our modified containers for additional customisation options to suit your facility’s specific requirements.

Why choose a portable shipping container first aid room?

• OHS compliant: Meets the legal first aid room requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Fully equipped: Stocked with medical supplies and emergency equipment and ready from day one.
• Transportable: Move it around large sites or between locations as your project progresses.
• Two sizes: Available in 20 foot and 40-foot configurations to suit your worksite.
• Versatile: Suitable for worksites, events, farms, and any workplace requiring a compliant first aid room.

For a complete list of accessories and medical supplies available in our portable first aid rooms, fill out the quote form, and we will send a detailed list to you promptly.

Invest in a portable first aid room from Australia Shipping Container Stands today and ensure your worksite, event, or facility is prepared, compliant, and protected — from the very first day of operation.