{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe contents required in a first aid kit are directly linked to activity and building risk assessments and the contents should be tailored accordingly, As a starting point the Health and Safety Executive\u2019s (HSE) guidance regarding First Aid Kit contents for low risk activity is useful when deciding on the basic contents of a first aid kit. 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. You may want to include plasters for various skin tones to help everyone feel happy and comfortable.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESterile eye pads.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIndividually wrapped triangular bandages, preferably sterile.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESafety pins.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMedium-sized (approximately 12 cm x 12 cm) individually wrapped, sterile, un-medicated wound dressings.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELarge-sized (approximately 18 cm x 18 cm) individually wrapped, sterile, un-medicated wound dressings.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGuidance leaflet (a leaflet supplied with the kit or that you make yourself, which includes brief instructions on emergency treatment).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAn incident record book or \u003Cspan\u003Ea notebook and a pencil.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou might also like to include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EResuscitation face shield\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EScissors\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExtra gloves\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAprons\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAdhesive tape\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESteripods (sealed sachets of normal saline)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIndividual wrapped moist cleaning wipes for the first aider\u2019s hands\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPeriod products, such as pads and tampons\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA plastic bag and seal for the disposal of soiled dressings\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EStickers to say \u2018Well done!\u2019 for young age groups\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Contents of First Aid kits","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGetting help and contact information\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe details of the nearest doctor, the nearest hospital with emergency facilities, the nearest defibrillator\u00A0and the nearest public telephone will also be useful information to keep inside the first aid kit.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYou should also make sure you\u0027ve a means of getting help, such as a mobile phone or\u00A0charging cable. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003EBuying and creating a first aid kit\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDecisions made on the contents of the first aid kit should consider the event or activity taking place, the number of participants, the average age of the group and how long the event\u0027s going to last. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you\u0027re buying a first aid kit, look for British Standard (BS) 8599. By law, your kit doesn\u2019t have to meet this standard, but you should check it contains what you\u2019ve identified for your situation.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EChecking the contents\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe contents of the first aid kit should be regularly checked and replenished to ensure that all items are present and that they are within their expiry date.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe recommend that someone is made responsible for regularly checking that the first aid kit is complete and the contents are in date and that these checks are recorded.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first aider should be familiar with and competent in the use of the contents kept in the first aid kit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Default\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAfter an incident\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter any incident, items used should be replaced as necessary. 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