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First aid kits/resources

Having assessed the risks and the likely nature of accident/ injury, the next step is to determine the equipment, training, resources required to prepare for the eventuality. Basic first aid kit At a minimum a basic first aid kit should contain Contents Adhesive strips Adhesive tape Eye pads Triangular bandage Hospital crepe or conforming bandage Wound/combine dressings Non-adhesive dressings Safety pins Scissors Kidney dish Liquid container Gauze squares Forceps/ tweezers Probe Disposable latex gloves Sharps disposable container Sterile/ saline water Resuscitation mask 1 bottle Size/Type Assorted sizes 7.5 cm X 1 m 2.5 cm x 5 m Single packs (5) 2 Various sizes 2.5 cm 15 cm Assorted sizes Assorted sizes Packet of 10 Stainless steel Sharp/blunt 125 mm Disposable Disposable 2 packets Preferably disposable Splinter type 125 mm Disposable Box of 10 Use/ Function/ Comments Minor wound dressing Secure dressings Emergency eye cover Slings, support, padding Retain dressingsheavier crepe bandages may also be required Bleeding control, cover wound Wound dressing Secure bandage/sling Cutting dressing/clothing Hold dressings/equipment Hold liquids, e.g. antiseptics Wound cleaning Remove foreign bodies, e.g. splinterswhere stainless steel, sterilise Minimising infection Infection controluniversal precautions Infection controluniversal precautions Cleaning wounds, emergency eye wash To be used by qualified personnel for resuscitation purposes 30ml Medium size 12 Pre-measured containers with expiry dates Low use single packs Waste disposal Treatment information

Antiseptic solution Plastic bags First aid text

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Note: Quantities will depend on number of employees and likely needs. Advice on contents can be obtained from a number of suppliers listed in the yellow pages of your phone book.

Additional contents Add to this basic list items that you have identified as necessary in your workplace, e.g. burns module, eye module.

In some cases, because of the nature of the work or location of the risk, additional kits or combinations may be required. When contents required have been identified, a list should be kept with the kit for replenishment of supplies. Note: Check the following: Yes Is the first aid kit in a prominent and accessible position? Are employees informed and aware of the location of first aid kits? Do all employees have access to first aid kits during all work shifts? No

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