First-aid supplies are to be made available as specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) in ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2015. Provided below are the University guidelines for general workplace first aid kits and the minimum requirements of its contents.
Guidelines:
- Approved first aid supplies shall be readily available to all employees.
- First Aid Kits shall be kept in an easily accessible area.
- First aid supplies shall be inspected frequently and replenished when necessary. Some supplies may have expiration dates.
- For most workplaces, a Class A First Aid Kit is sufficient. If working in a higher risk environment, a Class B First Aid kit is recommended.
Approved Class A First Aid Kit Contents (ANSI/ISEA Z308. 1-2015)
- 16 Adhesive Bandage 1 x 3 in.
- 1 Adhesive Tape 2.5 yd. (total)
- 10 Antibiotic Application 1/57 oz.
- 10 Antiseptic 1/57 oz.
- 1 Breathing Barrier
- 1 Burn Dressing (gel soaked) 4 x 4 in.
- 10 Burn Treatment 1/32 oz.
- 1 Cold Pack 4 x 5 in.
- 2 Eye covering (with means of attachment) 2.9 sq. in.
- 1 Eye/Skin Wash 1 FL oz. total
- 1 First Aid Guide
- 6 Hand Sanitizer 1/32 oz.
- 2 pair of Medical Exam Gloves
- 1 Roller Bandage 2 in. x 4 yd.
- 1 Scissors
- 2 Sterile pad 3 x 3 in.
- 2 Trauma Pad 5 x 9 in.
- 1 Triangular Bandage 40 x 40 x 56 in.
Approved Class B First Aid Kit Contents (ANSI/ISEA Z308. 1-2015)
- 50 Adhesive Bandage 1 x 3 in.
- 2 Adhesive Tape 2.5 yd. (total)
- 25 Antibiotic Application 1/57 oz.
- 50 Antiseptic 1/57 oz.
- 1 Breathing Barrier
- 2 Burn Dressing (gel soaked) 4 x 4 in.
- 25 Burn Treatment 1/32 oz.
- 2 Cold Pack 4 x 5 in.
- 2 Eye covering (with means of attachment) 2.9 sq. in.
- 1 Eye/Skin Wash 4 fl. oz. total
- 1 First Aid Guide
- 10 Hand Sanitizer 1/32 oz.
- 4 pair of Medical Exam Gloves
- 2 Roller Bandage 2 in. x 4 yd.
- 1 Roller Bandage 4 in. x 4 yd.
- 1 Scissors
- 1 Splint 4 x 24 in.
- 4 Sterile pad 3 x 3 in.
- 1 Tourniquet 1 in. (width)
- 4 Trauma Pad 5 x 9 in.
- 2 Triangular Bandage 40 x 40 x 56 in.
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Resources
- Class A & B 25-Person First Aid Kits available at: http://www.firstaidonly.com
- For more information on First Aid Kits visit: https://safety.grainger.com/facilities/class-a-class-b-first-aid-kits