First Aid Kit

A first aid kit should be available in the first aid room. Contents of first aid kits should be suitable to the type of work carried out at the workplace. The following items represent a basic first aid kit:

First aid kit basic contents		Check It
For use by person giving first aid	first aid manual disposable gloves surgical face mask face goggles resuscitation face shield/mask scissors (disposable) Splinter probes (disposable) set of basic first aid notes the names and phone numbers of workplace first aid officers telephone number for nearest doctor (medical centre) the telephone numbers for the emergency services record book for recording details of first aid treatments given
Minor cuts, eye injuries	antiseptic swabs sodium chloride ampules gauze pads individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings sterile eye pads non-allergenic tape
Larger, more serious wounds	sterile covering for serious wounds sterile un-medicated wound dressings, small, medium and large emergency shock blanket light crepe bandages amputation bag set
Pressure or limb support bandages	heavy crepe bandage triangular bandage

Further Information

Approved Codes of Practice
Occupational Health and Safety Code of Practice 2008 Part 2: First Aid

Further Information Other Guidance Material
ASCC Index of National Standards, Codes of Practice and related Guidance Notes

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First Aid Kit

First aid kit basic contents