Responding to Emergencies FIRST AID KITS A first aid kit should be designed for its location and the user’s needs. For example, someone who is diabetic should include fast-acting sugar; a person with fragile skin or a tape allergy would choose adhesive paper tape. Regularly inspect and restock your first aid kits. The commonly-used items may run out quickly, and many items have expiration dates. Keep a first aid kit at home, at work, in the car, and when traveling. Visit emssafety.com/firstaidkit for the specific contents of an OSHA-compliant first aid kit. Home First Aid Kit ^^ Absorbent compress ^^ Adhesive bandages ^^ Adhesive tape ^^ Antibiotic treatment ^^ Disposable gloves ^^ Antiseptic swabs/wipes ^^ Antiseptic towelettes ^^ Compression bandage ^^ CPR barrier ^^ Burn dressing/treatment ^^ Cold pack ^^ Eye covering ^^ Eye/skin wash ^^ Hand sanitizer ^^ Roller bandages ^^ Elastic bandages ^^ Sterile gauze pads ^^ Triangular bandage ^^ Tweezers ^^ Digital thermometer ^^ Scissors ^^ Blanket ^^ Splint ^^ First Aid manual Travel First Aid Kit ^^ Lightweight and easy to pack. Choose a waterproof pouch if it may get wet. ^^ First aid supplies: assorted adhesive bandages, gauze, tape, elastic bandages, scissors, digital thermometer, tweezers, disposable gloves, moleskin for blisters, antibacterial hand wipes or alcohol-based hand sanitizer, lubricating eye drops, instant cold pack, sunscreen, insect repellent containing DEET. If applying both sunscreen and insect repellent, apply sunscreen first. Reapply sunscreen and repellent regularly. ^^ Over-the-counter medications: 1% hydrocortisone cream; antifungal and antibacterial ointments or creams; antihistamine; decongestant; anti-motion sickness; medicines for pain, fever and inflammation (i.e. ibuprofen, acetaminophen); cough medicine and throat lozenges; mild laxative; antacid; mild sedative or sleep aid ^^ Prescription medications you regularly take ^^ Health insurance card, claim forms, abbreviated medical history, first aid manual 5
