First aid kit contents check list
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Note: The current “HSE Approved” first aid kits are based on guidance produced by the British Healthcare Trade Association (BHTA). The BHTA has withdrawn this guidance from 31 December 2011. It has been replaced by a British Standard: BS 8599. This standard, which requires additional equipment to be stocked in first aid kits, took effect on 1 January 2012. However, although many suppliers are stating that existing kits are out of date and must be replaced, this isn’t the case. If you have kits that comply with the above HSE Approved criteria and which are sufficient for your needs following your first aid assessment, you are compliant with the Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) that supports the First Aid at Work – Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. You will only need to replace current kits when the HSE amends either the ACoP or the Regulations.
If you are purchasing new kits, either the current HSE Approved kits or the new ones that meet BS 8599 are acceptable at the present time.
PERSON COMPLETING DOCUMENT
SIGNATURE
DATE
FIRST AID KIT ID / LOCATION
CONTENTS CHECK Yes, No or not applicable answers only, please.
BASIC ITEMS
As a minimum, are the following items available, in date, and intact:
A first aid container which protects the contents from damp and dust.
20x individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings of varying sizes. (The combination of sizes will depend on your own needs)
Detectable blue dressings. (If food handlers are employed)
2x sterile eye pads.
4x individually wrapped triangular bandages.
6x safety pins.
6x medium sized individually wrapped sterile un-medicated wound dressings (roughly 12cm x 12cm).
2x large sterile individually wrapped un-medicated wound dressings (roughly 18cm x 18cm).
1x pair of disposable gloves.
A leaflet giving general guidance on first aid, e.g. HSE leaflet “Basic advice on first aid at work”.
EXTRA ITEMS
Where identified by the findings of the first aid needs assessment are the following items provided:
Extra plasters for environments where sharp tools are used.
Scissors.
Tape.
Individually wrapped moist wipes. (Useful for dusty areas, such as workshops)
Blankets. (For outdoor workers)
Sterile water or saline in a sealed, disposable container.
Burns gel.
AED.
TRAVELLING FIRST AID KITS – BASIS ITEMS
Do kits for those who regularly travel contain the following items:
6x individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings.
2x triangular bandages.
1x large sterile un-medicated dressing (roughly 18cm x 18cm).
2x safety pins.
Individually wrapped moist cleansing wipes.
1x pair of disposable gloves.
A leaflet giving general guidance on first aid, e.g. HSE leaflet “Basic advice on first aid at work”.
TRAVELLING FIRST AID KIT – EXTRA ITEMS
Where identified by the findings of the first aid needs assessment are the following items provided:
Tweezers.
Tube of antiseptic cream.
Waterproof plasters.
Insect repellent.
Foil blanket.
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