Basic H&S Guidelines

Figure 4.1 – Standards for First Aid Kits

Requirements/Contents of a First Aid Kit:

• Clearly marked
• Easily accessible for workers
• Protected against dust and water
• Inspection tag to document monthly checks
• Written first aid instructions in English and the local language
• A list of the required contents of the kit (for restocking), should include:
o Scissors, tweezers and safety pins
o Adhesive tape
o Disposable latex gloves
o Burn treatment applications (spray or cream)
o Antiseptic applications
o Sterile eye coverings (either two pads or a single cover for both eyes)
o Large individually wrapped sterile triangular bandages
o Individually wrapped sterile adhesive bandages (>20#) of assorted sizes
o Small-sized individually wrapped sterile unmedicated wound dressings (absorbent
compress) (>6#, ~12 cm x 12 cm in size)
o Medium-sized individually wrapped sterile unmedicated wound dressings (adsorbent
compress) (>2#, ~18 cm x 18 cm in size)
• In addition to the above, the following contents should be maintained in an emergency
bag in the First Aid Room or stock room:
o CPR barrier
o Eye wash bottle (15 milliliter size)
o Instant cold pack

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