First Aid Kits

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Safety Operations

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) established minimum performance requirements for first aid kits in its publication . First aid kits are classified as either Class A or Class B, and contain the assortment of supplies in the quantities specified in Table 1 below.

路       Class A first aid kits include a basic range of products to deal with the most common types of injuries encountered in the workplace, including: major wounds, minor wounds (cuts and abrasions), minor burns, and eye injuries.

路       Class B kits include a broader range and quantity of supplies to deal with injuries encountered in more populated, complex, or high risk workplace environments.

A Job Hazard Assessment of the work environment may indicate the need for additional first aid supplies beyond what is listed below.

TABLE 1:  CLASSES OF FIRST AID KITS AND SUPPLIES
FIRST AID SUPPLYMINIMUM QUANTITYMINIMUM SIZE OR VOLUME
Class A KitsClass B Kits
Adhesive Bandage16501 x 3 in.
Adhesive Tape122.5 yd. (total)
Antibiotic Application10250.14 fl. oz.
Antiseptic10500.14 fl. oz.
Breathing Barrier11NA
Burn Dressing (gel soaked)124 x 4 in.
Burn Treatment10251/32 oz.
Cold Pack124 x 5 in.
Eye Covering with means of attachment222.9 sq. in.
Eye/Skin Wash1 fl. oz. total4 fl. oz. totalNA
First Aid Guide11NA
Hand Sanitizer6101/32 oz.
Medical Exam Gloves2 pair4 pairNA

Roller Bandage

   2 inch

   4 inch

122 in. x 4 yd.
014 in. x 4 yd.
Scissors11NA
Splint014.5 x 24 in.
Sterile Pad243 x 3 in.
Tourniquet011 in. (width)
Trauma Pad245 x 9 in.
Triangular Bandage1240 x 40 x 56 in.

The containers used to house the first aid supplies are designated Type I, II, III, or IV based on the criteria in Table 2.

路 Type I first aid kits are for use in stationary, indoor settings where the potential for damage of kit supplies due to environmental factors and rough handling is minimal. These kits can be mounted in a fixed position and are generally not meant to be portable.

路 Type II first aid kits are portable, but meant to be used in indoor settings where the potential for damage of kit supplies due to environmental factors and rough handling is minimal.

路 Type III first aid kits are portable and meant to be used in indoor or outdoor settings where the potential for damage of kit supplies due to environmental factors is not probable. These kit types can be mounted in a fixed position, and they have a water resistant seal.

路 Type IV first aid kits are for portable use in the mobile industries or outdoor settings where the potential for damage to kit supplies due to environmental factors and rough handling is significant. These kits can be mounted in a fixed position, and they are waterproof.

TABLE 2: FIRST AID KIT CONTAINERS
TYPEUSEPORTABLEMOUNTABLEWATER RESISTANTWATERPROOF
IIndoor X  
IIIndoorX   
IIIIndoor / OutdoorXXX 
IVIndoor / OutdoorXX X