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First Aid Checklist

This document provides a checklist for basic items that should be included in a workplace first aid kit according to OSHA standards, as well as additional supplies that may be needed depending on the industry and risks present. It outlines the employer's responsibilities under OSHA regulations to provide adequate first aid supplies and training. Having a fully stocked first aid kit and trained employees can help reduce injuries and time lost from work.

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First Aid Checklist

This document provides a checklist for basic items that should be included in a workplace first aid kit according to OSHA standards, as well as additional supplies that may be needed depending on the industry and risks present. It outlines the employer's responsibilities under OSHA regulations to provide adequate first aid supplies and training. Having a fully stocked first aid kit and trained employees can help reduce injuries and time lost from work.

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Workplace First Aid Kit Checklist: Basic Items

OSHA standard 1910.266 App A, entitled “First Aid Kits (Mandatory)” outlines the basic first aid kit
requirements for small workplaces with two or three employees. To cater to the needs of their staff,
larger operations should have more workplace first aid kits and larger quantities of the first aid
supplies listed:

1. Gauze pads (at least 4 x 4 inches)


2. Two large gauze pads (at least 8 x 10 inches)
3. Box adhesive bandages (Band-Aids)
4. One package gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide
5. Two triangular bandages
6. Wound cleaning agent such as sealed moistened towelettes
7. Scissors
8. At least one blanket
9. Tweezers
10. Adhesive tape
11. Latex gloves
12. Resuscitation equipment such as a resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask
13. Two elastic wraps
14. Splint
15. Directions for requesting emergency assistance
[59 FR 51672, Oct. 12, 1994; 60 FR 47022, Sept. 8, 1995]

Specific First Aid Kit Suggestions


 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s list is a minimal list for workplace
first aid kits. However, certain industries can develop specific first aid kits based on a thorough risk
assessment of the workplace.

Wound Care

 
Industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, hospitality, and nursing have a higher-than-average
risk of cuts due to the use of sharp equipment (slicing machinery, sickles, knives, and needles,
respectively). Veterinarians and others who work with animals are also at risk of bites. Workplaces
that use sharp equipment or carry a risk of bites should consider having bleeding control kits located
throughout each facility.

First aid kit checklist:

 Bleeding control kit


 

Bumps, Bruises, Strains, and Sprains

Bumps, bruises, strains, and sprains are daily risks for the construction, agriculture, sports, and
recreation industries. Along with the basic first aid kit materials, these workplaces should have
several instant cold packs available to workers. Remember to always cover a cold pack or ice pack
with a cloth or sleeve.

First aid kit checklist:

 Cold pack
 

Eye Care

Workplaces that use corrosive chemicals are at an elevated risk of serious eye injuries and burns.
These workplaces must install emergency drenching or flushing stations and should make saline eye
drops readily available to workers.

First aid kit checklist:

 Saline eye wash/drops


 

Skin Care

People who work with potential irritants may need first aid to deal with severe itching or irritation of
the skin. Hydrocortisone cream is a useful topical medicine to have on hand if skin irritation is likely
to occur.
First aid kit checklist:

 Hydrocortisone cream
 

Burns

Professionals who work in close proximity to hot substances and surfaces (such as baristas, metal
smelters, and mechanics) have a fairly high chance of burns. Consider including the following in
your workplace first aid kit:

 Plastic cling wrap


 Burn dressings (such as Water-Jel)
 Bacitracin antibiotic ointment
 

Other Items
 

In addition to the first aid items themselves, it can be helpful to include a few other practical items in
the kit:

 Light source (such as a flashlight)


 Thermometer
 Safety pins
 Non-latex gloves (such as nitrile gloves)
 Sharpie
 Accident reporting card
 Quick-reference guide to first aid and CPR
 Over-the-counter medications, such as aspirin, paracetamol, antihistamine, and
ibuprofen
Please note that all of the items in your workplace first aid kit should be checked on a regular basis
and replaced when they are used or reach their expiry date.

Automated External Defibrillators


 
Certain kinds of institutions and facilities are required to have at least one automated external
defibrillator (AED) in addition to a first aid kit. Depending on the state, these kinds of facilities can
include:

 Fitness facilities
 Schools and colleges
 School athletic fields
 Dental offices that use sedation
 Hospitals and nursing homes
 Public buildings
 Parks
If your facility is required to have an AED, make sure you have an FDA-approved, up-to-date
defibrillator located in a visible, known, accessible place, along with an appropriate AED program
that meets your state’s training, oversight, and signage requirements.

Employer Responsibilities with Regards to First Aid


 

According to 29 CFR 1910.151, employers must:

 “Ensure the ready availability of medical personnel for advice and consultation on
matters of plant health”
 Ensure that at least one person in the workplace is “adequately trained to render first
aid” if there isn’t an infirmary, clinic, or hospital nearby
 Ensure that “adequate first aid supplies [are] readily available”
 Ensure that people who work with corrosive materials have access to “suitable
facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body” within the work area
[63 FR 33450, June 18, 1998]

When setting up a workplace first aid program—including first aid kits and regular first aid training
for employees—businesses can refer to OSHA’s Best Practices Guide: Fundamentals for First Aid in
the Workplace (2006). Businesses should also seek up-to-date guidance from their local fire and
rescue department, local OSHA area office, medical professionals, and local first aid training
providers as the guidelines often change.

First Aid Makes a Difference in Office


 
As mentioned at the start, a fully stocked first aid kit in the workplace—along with regular first aid
training for staff—can mean the difference between major, chronic injuries and a short-term scare.
Immediate first aid can also have a significant impact on the amount of time workers need to take off
and how well they are able to reintegrate into the workplace after recovery. 

In addition to developing a rigorous risk assessment and accident prevention program, using this first
aid kit checklist for the workplace to stay on top of OSHA requirements is one of the best things you
can do for the safety of your staff and customers as well as the health of your business’s bottom line.

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