MINIMUM CONTENTS OF A FIRST AID BOX

PROJECT: WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY BUTTERWORTH CAMPUS

(Indicate Yes (√) or No (X))
Contents Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

1. Wound cleaner antiseptic (100 ml)

2. Swabs for cleaning wounds

3. Cotton wool for padding (100 g)

4. Sterile gauze (minimum quantity 10)

5. 1 pair of forceps (for splinters)

6. 1 pair of scissors (minimum size

100 mm)
7.
8. 1 set of safety pins

9. 4 Tri-angular bandages

10. 4 roller bandages (75 mm x 5 m)

11. 4 roller bandages (100 mm x 5

m)
12. 1 roll elastic adhesive (25 mm x
3 m)
13. 1 roll non-allergenic adhesive strip
(25 mm x 3 m)

14. 1 packet adhesive dressing strips

(minimum quantity 10 assort. sizes)

15. 4 First-Aid dressings (75 mm x 100

mm)
 16. 4 First-Aid dressings (150 mm x 200
m)

17. 2 straight splints

18. 2 pair large disposable Latex gloves

19. 2 pair medium disposable Latex

gloves
20. 2 CPR mouthpieces or similar
devices
General findings
1. Box completely stocked according
to minimum requirements
2. Name of the first aider on box
3. Box clearly indicated by use of
symbolic signs
4. Qualified first aider available when
needed.
5. Box can be removed in an
emergency
6. Box in generally good condition

Date inspected

Signature of inspector