Don’t let yourself be unprepared in an emergency situation in the workplace, home or on the move. The last thing you want is to be rooting for your first aid kit in an emergency to find that you haven’t got what you need. Get prepared; get your first aid kit well stocked.
70 Piece First Aid Kit for health & safety compliance
There are plenty of pre-made first aid kits available, in various sizes and types to suit the environment, as those taking part in an outdoor activity will require different first aid treatment to those working in an office.
You don’t have to go and buy a first aid kit you could assemble one yourself. Here is a list what a basic first aid kit will contain:
- plasters in a variety of different sizes and shapes
- small, medium and large sterile gauze dressings
- at least two sterile eye dressings
- triangular bandages
- crêpe rolled bandages
- safety pins
- disposable sterile gloves
- tweezers
- scissors
- alcohol-free cleansing wipes
- sticky tape
- thermometer (preferably digital)
- skin rash cream, such as hydrocortisone or calendula
- cream or spray to relieve insect bites and stings
- antiseptic cream
- painkillers such as paracetamol (or infant paracetamol for children), aspirin (not to be given to children under 16), or ibuprofen
- cough medicine
- antihistamine tablets
- distilled water for cleaning wounds
- eye wash and eye bath
Check out SP Services as they have a great selection of situation specific first aid kits.
Lastly, remember to check the contents of your first aid kit regularly and replace any used or out of date items. If you would like more health & safety compliance advice visit the Walker Health & Safety Services website.