OSHA Watch Question of the Month - Sept/Oct 2004
September/October Question of the Month: What needs to be in a first aid kit?
Answer: Although most medical workplaces have supplies to handle minor emergencies, OSHA requires a separate first aid kit for employee injuries:
* 4" x 4" gauze pads
* Two 8" x 10" gauze pads
* One box of adhesive bandages
* One gauze roller bandage at least 2" wide
* Two triangular bandages
* Wound-cleaning agent such as sealed moistened towelettes
* Scissors
* One blanket
* Tweezers
* Adhesive tape
* Latex gloves
* Airway or pocket mask
* Two elastic wraps
* Splint
* Directions for requesting emergency assistance (if carefiver is not available, such as in a dentist's office)
Source: American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
(Editor's Note: Your workplace could have additional hazards that necessitate additional components).
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