{"subTitle":"(FS140048) (Published August 2020, replacing October 2012)","backgroundImage":{"url":null,"caption":null,"type":null,"size":0,"width":0,"height":0,"altText":null},"backgroundColour":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E(FS140048) \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E(Published August 2020, replacing October 2012)\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENote: It should be noted that the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and Regulations made under it do not normally apply to Scouts activities (only to employees working on Scouts property or where we are controllers of premises). The recommendations and guidelines below are based on good practice and are provided for the wellbeing of members.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis guidance is for the use of first aid kits for section meetings and nights away, some adventurous activities and expeditions may require specialist first aid kits.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[]}],"config":null}]},"sections":[{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe first aid kit should be practical for the event or activity, clearly marked (with the words \u2018First Aid Kit\u2019 or a white cross on a green background), dust and damp proof and be kept in an accessible position.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFirst aid kits for personal use or for smaller events should contain a similar range of contents, though in smaller quantities.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor any Scouts activity access to first aid is required, and it should be clear who the designated First Aider(s) is. 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For low risk activity HSE guidance is as follows:\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIn a first aid kit, you should include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPair of disposable non-latex protective gloves.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIndividually wrapped, sterile plasters of assorted sizes. This should include blue plasters for kitchen use. 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