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What should I have in my first aid box?
There is no standard list of items to put in a first-aid box. It depends on what you assess the needs are. However as a guide, and where there is no special risk in the workplace, a minimum stock of first-aid items would be:
A leaflet giving general guidance on first aid e.g. HSE leaflet Basic advice on first aidat work. (INDG 215 (rev2) 1999), available from HSE Books, 01787 881165.
20 individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings (assorted sizes)
2 sterile eye pads
4 individually wrapped triangular bandages (preferably sterile)
6 safety pins
6 medium sized (approx 12 cm x 12 cm) individually wrapped unmedicated wound dressings
1 pair of disposable gloves
You should not keep tablets or medicines in the first-aid box.
The above is a suggested contents list only: equivalent but different items will be considered acceptable.
Further guidance can be found in the HSE leaflet First Aid At Work – Your Questions Answered, INDG214 11/00, available from HSE books, 01787 881165.
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