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Putting a First Aid kit together

All workplaces, Leisure centres, homes and cars should have a first-aid kit. The Kits for the
workplace and leisure centres however must conform to legal requirements and in some cases
these kits may be tailored to suit what is required such as adding additional equipment for a
specific use. The first-aid kit should be clearly marked and easily accessible for the trained first
aider. For the home or the car, a complete basic first-aid kit can be bought or you can assemble a
kit yourself. lf you decide to assemble your own kit use a clean waterproof container. Mark it
clearly and store it in a dry place. Check your kit regularly and replace items as soon as possible
after your kit has been used. lf for any reason you carry ointments, creams, aspirin, paracetamol
etc in your kit, always make sure that they are in date. A small flashlight or pen torch that can fit in
your kit can be worth having as an add-on. For your car, a high visibility vest is a good purchase
and should be kept within easy reach. The ideal place is under your seat. A current, pocket size
first-aid book is also worth having as a reference. Acute Medical Training and supplies can supply
you with first aid kits and books if required. A large range of courses from basic first aid to
emergency first responder courses are also available. Check us out on our website or on Facebook
as we post all our courses well in advance, or contact us if you want to run a course in your area.

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Quantity

Materials
Assorted Adhesive Plasters
Triangular Bandages
Sterile Eye Pads
Safety Pins
Medium Sterile Wound Dressings
Large Sterile Wound Dressings
Extra Large Sterile Wound Dressings
Non-alcoholic Cleaning Wipes
Crepe Roller Bandage
Pair of Disposable Latex Gloves
Sterile Eye Wash (500m1)
Tweezers
Pocket Mask or Disposable Face Shield
Paramedic Shears or good quality Scissors (Blunt Point)
lce Pack
Adhesive Tape
Elasticised Roller Bandage
Small Burn DressinR
Large Burn Dressing
Gauze Pads (SmallPack)
Safetv Glasses

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Flash light or Pen Torch

Hieh Visibility Vest

Space Blanket

Thermometer
Small Notepad and Pen
Current Pocket size First Aid Book

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for an average First Aid Box. You can use this as a building block when putting your own
First Aid Kit together.

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lf your company doesn't already have its own newsletter, it's time to think about starting one.
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