About First Aid Kits

And do you know a little about first aid? Do you leave home without a bandanna, knife and lighter?

if you have bandaged your self with red shop rags and electrical tape as i have then i guess my first aid kit is ok and it stays with me. as a smoker i always keep a lighter in my pocket.

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I'm curious about this. It only makes sense that every public place has some sort of FIRST AID KIT to treat, lets say a somewhat deep cut, or a puncture, etc., while rescue workers get there. I'm sure this would help in the spread of MRSA (methicillin resistan Staphylococcus aerous) which has just killed a young man in Virginia, making 21 schools close.

Supposedly this bacteria will be killing more people than AIDS!!!

yes there are

2007-10-17 12:12:22 by 1-2informationalways

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Or is that an issue that is not often thought about?

the tool room has the first aid kit

2011-03-18 14:16:08 by kfount400

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If it matters, the First-Aid kits will be installed inside plant greehouses where very mild chemicals, fertilizers, and sharp trimming tools are used. Occupancy is about 10 people at a time. (Only well informed answers please)

The OSHA "Best Practices Guide: Fundamentals of a Workplace First-Aid Program" states:

"The supplies must be adequate,should reflect the kinds of injuries that occur, and must be stored in an area where they are readily available for emergency access. An automated external defibrillator (AED) should be considered when selecting first-aid supplies and equipment.

A specific example of the minimal contents of a workplace firstaid
kit is described in American National Standards Institute ANSI
Z308.1 - 2003, Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits.

The kits described are suitable for small businesses. For large
operations, employers should determine how many first-aid kits
are needed, and if it is appropriate to augment the kits with
additional first-aid equipment and supplies.

Employers who have unique or changing first-aid needs should
consider upgrading their first-aid kits. The employer can use the
OSHA 300 log, OSHA 301 reports or other records to identify the
first-aid supply needs of their worksite. Consultation with the localfire and rescue service or emergency medical professionals may be beneficial. By assessing the specific needs of their workplaces, employers can ensure the availability of adequate first-aid supplies. Employers should periodically reassess the demand for these supplies and adjust their inventories."

For the complete text please reference the provided link.

As a firefighter, I can tell you that while on business inspections when looking for first aid kits, as long as it's visible, all of employees know where it is, it contains things like eye wash and sometime to use as a compress for severe bleeding, we're pretty much happy.

It's the lifethreatening things that are the big issue. As far as bandaids and the like. It's just a matter of conveninence for your employees.

2007-01-31 14:39:31 by GC

i just need to know what would be in a first-aid kit for minor cuts and scrapes and burns and such. does anyone know?

Adhesive bandages in several different sizes.
Some Gauze with some tape.
Gloves
Antibiotic
Burn Spray
Pain medication
Epsom salts

That's a pretty basic first aid kit.

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