Every employer tries to give their employees a healthy and safe workplace that as hazard free as possible. It is unrealistic however to expect that an accident will never occur in the work place. It is always wise to train your employees in basic first aid and to have on hand all the basic medical equipment that you might need to treat minor injuries that sometimes occur. One thing that no workplace should ever be without is a first aid kit.

There are many types of first aid kits available for the workplace, such as the factory regulations 3 and 7 kits. These kits are suitable for factories or offices with 6 or more employees. It is the recommendation of the H.S.O. to have one first aid kit for every 6 to 10 employees who work on the same level or floor. The only difference in these two kits is the amount of certain items supplied. The contents of the kit can usually be tailored to meet the specific first aid requirements of your workplace.

As a rule, there are certain types of medical equipment that are included in all first aid kits. Some of these things include adhesive bandages, cotton padding, medical tape, medical scissors, antiseptic wound cleaner, disposable gloves, gauze bandages, and pain relievers. Many will also include such things as a CPR mouthpiece, tweezers or forceps, and safety or straight pins. If these things are not included in your kit it may be wise to purchase them separately.

As with any other safety equipment, your medical equipment should be kept in an easily accessible place and should only be moved in the case of an emergency. No employee should have to travel for more than 50 to 60 feet in order to access a first aid kit, and everyone should know where each kit is located in respect to their work area.

Whether you are at home, at work, or on the go, safety should be your first priority. Keeping a first aid kit on hand can help you to treat minor injuries as well as take care of an injured person until you can get to a hospital or help arrives.