First Aid Supplies

First aid is the initial care given to the injured before the victims get proper treatment. The objective of the first aid is to save lives, prevent injuries or further deterioration and reduce pain. A first-aider needs to have knowledge of first aid, rational, calm and responsible until patients receiving treatment by medical personnel.

First Aid Kit

Every workplace should have a first aid kit containing equipment that can be used when giving first aid. As a guide, for small work sites where work activities involve low hazards and consisting of approximately two to three employees, the listed contents should be included in the first-aid kits:

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 resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask.
13. Two elastic wraps.
14. Splint.
15. Directions for requesting emergency assistance.

Note that when a larger operation involving more people are being carried out in the same location, additional first aid kit supplies or additional quantity should be included in a first aid kit.

Care and Maintenance of First Aid Kit 

• Make sure the first aid kit contents in good condition, complete and can be used. 
• Label the first aid kit with bright colours and store in a clean, dry and easily accessible.