What To Include in a Building's First Aid Kit

3/6/2020 (Permalink)

A first aid kit is an essential item for your commercial property in Tulsa, OK

A first aid kit is an essential item for your commercial property in Tulsa, OK. Sadly, it's all too common for an emergency kit to be missing from offices and supply closets. If you haven't put together a safety kit or if you haven't made sure an existing kit is up to date, now is the time to make sure you're fully prepared for an emergency.

OSHA's First Aid List

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has a complete list of items you need to create a basic kit as well as a complete kit. For example, a very basic first aid kit should contain

• Adhesive bandages
  
• Gauze pads multiple shapes and sizes
  
• Gauze rolls in various widths
  
• Triangular bandages
  
• Supplies for cleaning wounds, such as disinfectants and swabs
  
• Scissors
  
• Tweezers
  
• Medical tape
  
• Medical gloves
  
• Resuscitation equipment
  
• Splints
  
• Blanket
  
• Directions for contacting emergency personnel
  
  
  

Remember that these are the very minimum of a complete kit. If you work with chemicals or specialized equipment, you may need to have other items to address the potential for risks associated with those.

Kit Installation and Training

If your property consists of multiple buildings or a lot of renters, clients, and staff, you need to install additional safety kits, so anyone exposed to danger can quickly access the supplies. You may also find that you're responsible for training employees in the use of kits. Check with OSHA for more details regarding your business responsibilities.

Protection for the Safety of Employees, Clients, and Renters

When disaster strikes Tulsa, OK, property damage remediation professionals can put your buildings back into working condition. Inventory can be replaced, and landscaping can be renewed. When it comes to the people living and working on your property, however, access to a first aid kit may be the most important way to stay safe. When is the last time you checked your kits?