What should I keep in my first aid kit?
by Admin
Posted on 11-11-2022 02:43 PM
Ensure your
first aid supplies
are fully stocked and your first aiders have the supplies they need in an emergency. It is important to review your first aid needs to keep your visitors, staff and first aiders safe.
Below is a wide range of first aid supplies and equipment that could prove vital in the event of an accident; bandages , dressings , eyewash and plasters are all great for supplementing first aid kits and our resuscitation products could help to save a life!.
It’s human nature to avoid thinking about life’s potential mishaps but being prepared can mean the difference between a great outcome and disaster. Our team of experts have taken the anguish out of preparing for emergencies with reliable first aid kits that are custom tailored to your work environment. Select the kit or first aid supplies that are right for you and stop worrying. If that accident ever happens, you’ll be the hero who cared enough to plan ahead.
Your basic first aid kit
A basic first aid kit may contain:
plasters in a variety of different sizes and shapes
small, medium and large sterile gauze dressings
at least 2 sterile eye dressings
triangular bandages
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
antihistamine cream or tablets.
A first aid kit is a combination of medical provisions that are used in basic medical treatment, after an illness or injury. The contents of the kit may vary depending on your needs, but you will often find bandages, wipes, gloves, plasters or dressings within the kit. Items are sealed and sterile where necessary. First aid kits are universally recognised as being green with a white cross but come in other colours, such as red for burns kits. First aid kits come in different sizes and can be either portable or fixed upon a wall in the workplace or at home.
Construction/Jobsite First Aid Kit Refill
What do most first aid kits treat? most standard first aid kits are ideal for treating cuts, grazes, bruises, bites, minor burns and sprains. Some first aid kits specialise in certain injuries, and others feature treatments for more major injuries such as heavy bleeding and head trauma. How can i refill the first aid kit once i've used all of the contents? at cromwell, we offer extensive refill kits for different sizes of kit, meaning you never have to buy a new box again.
Whether looking to resupply a small home first aid kit or a larger station at work, our wide range of equipment and supplies is all you need to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. When faced with an emergency, even the most basic of first aid supplies can help with treatment. It's crucial to give your employees the right supplies depending on the type of work or location in the office. If working in a kitchen, items such as washproof coverings and plasters are a must have, as are burn coverings and antiseptic wipes. Products such as disposable gloves are also a first aid kit essential, and help keep people safe whilst treating injury.