OSHA has minimum requirements for first aid kits in the workplace.
The following is a list for a small business with 2-3 employees. As your workforce increases, you may need to increase the number of supplies you carry. If you are in a large building, you may need multiple first aid kits placed in strategic locations so they are quickly accessible in the event of an emergency.
OSHA First Aid Kit Minimum Requirements:
- Gauze pads (at least 4 x 4 inches).
- Two large gauze pads (at least 8 x 10 inches).
- Box adhesive bandages (band-aids).
- One package gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide.
- Two triangular bandages.
- Wound cleaning agent such as sealed moistened towelettes.
- Scissors.
- At least one blanket.
- Tweezers.
- Adhesive tape.
- Latex gloves.
- Resuscitation equipment such as resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask.
- Two elastic wraps.
- Splint.
- Directions for requesting emergency assistance.
In addition to the minimum requirements, it is a good idea to have at least one employee per shift who has received first aid training.
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