FIRST AID BOX- AN IMPORTANT SAFETY TOOL


People at work, home or inside vehicle can fall ill and also gets injured at any time and when it does happen, the time frame between the occurrence of the incident and the arrival of medical help is very crucial. This time frame can save lives and also prevent minor injuries from becoming major ones.

FIRST AID is the immediate care given to a person who suddenly suffers injury or falls ill at work, at home or in an environment.

FIRST AID BOX OR KIT is a container where all the basic things needed for a successful first aid exercise is kept. It is an important source of emergency medical supplies.

From research, it is concluded that accidents do happen, so it's always appropriate to be prepared for an emergency with a first aid kit handy. This first aid kit will serve as a basic resource and means of assistance until further medical help arrives.
ILO-R164 also states that the employer is required to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to enable first aid to be given to employees if they are injured or become ill at work.
So, this first aid kit should be available everywhere; in vehicles, offices, stations, industries and homes. 
It comes in different sizes, shape and colours.

Typical contents of a first aid box  are Adhesive Bandage , Rayon Ball Cotton Wool ,Sterile Gauze Swab, Mouth to Mouth Mask ,Conforming bandage , Elastic Bandage , Thick PBT Bandage , Adhesive Plaster, Emergency Blanket, Scissors, hand Gloves, Alcohol Prepad, Soap Wipe (Water and Soap), Cleansing Wipe (Solution with NaCl), Safety pins etc.`.

Please note that the items above are the minimum. Other contents can be present depending on the type of workplace, home size or vehicle.

BASIC FIRST AID DOS AND DONT'S
  • Keep the first aid kit in a dry, cool location.
  • Make sure the first aid kit is easily accessible and easily
  • If an item is used from the first aid kit, promptly replace it.
  • First aid kit record should be kept in the first aid box.
It is recommended that medications should not be kept in the box and if necessary only pain relief is allowed.
Having an Emergency first aid kit at work, stations, office, vehicles and home is not an option but a necessity.  Contact us to purchase one today.


Funmilola OLADOKUN
www.safetymomentswithfunmilola.blogspot.com
E mail: funmiloladokun1@gmail.com ,
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Have a safe day ahead.

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