03.B First Aid Kits.
03.B.01
The performance requirements of the first aid kits must be based on the storage area location of the first aid kit and must conform to ANSI/ISEA Z308.1. Content of all first aid kits must be to the level of training attained by the responders using the first aid kit.
- Type I kits are intended for use in stationary, indoor settings where the potential for damage of kit supplies due to environmental factors and rough handling is minimal. Type I first aid kits are required to contain the minimum fill in Table 3-1.
| Unit first aid item | Minimum Size or Volume (metric) | Minimum Size or Volume (US) | Item quantity per unit package | Unit package size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorbent Compress | 206 cm2 | 32 in2 | 1 | 1 |
| Adhesive Bandage | 2.5 x 7.5 cm | 1 x 3 in | 16 | 1 |
| Adhesive Tape | 2.3 m | 2.5 yd (total) | 1 or 2 | 1 or 2 |
| Antiseptic Wipe | 2.5 x 2.5 cm | 1 x 1 in. | 10 | 1 |
| Aspirin, Individually Wrapped | 325 mg | 2 | 2 | |
| Bandage Compress (2 in-4 in) | 5 x 91 cm | 2 x 36 in. | 4 | 1 |
| Burn Dressing | 10 x 10 cm | 4 x 4 in | 1 | 1-2 |
| Burn Treatment | 0.9 | 1/32 fl. Oz | 6 | 1 |
| Cold Pack | 10 x 12.5 cm | 4 x 5 in | 1 | 1 |
| *Combat style Tourniquet with Windlass | 95.3 x 3.8 | 37.5 x 1.5 in. width | 1 | 1 |
| CPR Breathing Barrier | 1 | 1 | ||
| Eye Covering, with means of attachment | 19 cm2 | 2.9 in2 | 2 | 1 |
| Eye/Skin Wash | 118 ml (total) | 4 fl. oz total | 1 | 2 |
| First Aid Guide | 1 | 1 | ||
| Gloves, latex free | XL | XL | 2 pair | 1 |
| Hand Sanitizer | 0.9 g | 1/32 oz. | 6 | |
| Occlusive Dressing | 10.2 x 10.2 | 4 x 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Roller Bandage (2 in.) | 5 x 366 cm | 2 in. x 4 yd. | 2 | 1 |
| Roller Bandage (4 in.) | 10 x 366 cm | 4 in. x 4 yd. | 1 | 1 |
| Sterile pad | 7.5 x 7.5 cm | 3 x 3 in. | 4 | 1 |
| Triangular Bandage | 101 x 101 x 14 cm | 40 x 40 x 56 in. | 1 | 1 |
* Required when power tools
- Type II, Type III, and Type IV first aid kits must, at a minimum, meet the requirements of the minimum fill in Table 3-1:
- (1) Type II kits are for portable indoor settings where the potential for damage of kit supplies due to environmental factors and rough handling is minimal;
- (2) Type III kits are for portable use in mobile, indoor and/or outdoor settings where the potential for damage of kit supplies due to environmental factors is not probable (includes general indoor, sheltered outdoor use).
- (3) Type IV kits are intended for portable use in mobile industries (i.e., utilities, construction, transportation, armed forces) and/or outdoor settings where the potential for damage of kit supplies due to environmental factors and rough handling is significant.
- The contents of the first aid kit must, at a minimum, contain the items detailed in Table 3-1.
- First aid kits must be easily accessible to all workers and protected from the weather. The individual contents of the first aid kits must be kept sterile. First aid kit locations must be clearly marked and distributed throughout the site(s).
03.B.02
The contents of first aid kits must be checked by the employer prior to their use on site and at least every 3 months when work is in progress to ensure that they are complete, in good condition, and have not expired.
03.B.03 All employees who work where there is a first aid kit must receive a tool box training on the content and use of the kit supplies.
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3-5. How often must the employer check the contents of first aid kits?
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