Suggested contents of standard first aid kit - 1 guidance card.
- 20 individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings (plasters) appropriate to the work.
- 2 sterile eye pads.
- 6 individually wrapped triangular bandages.
- 6 safety pins.
- 6 medium sized individually wrapped unmedicated wound dressings (approx. 10 x 8 cm).
- 2 large sterile individually wrapped wound dressings (approx. 13 x 9 cm).
- 3 extra large sterile individually wrapped wound dressings (approx. 28 x 17 cm).
- Where clean mains water is not available, at least 900ml of sterile water or normal saline in sealed disposable containers should be provided. Eye baths should not be used for eye irrigation.
- 2 pairs of disposable fine plastic gloves to prevent bodily fluid contact.
- 1 pair of blunt-ended steel scissors at least 12.7cm (5 in) long.
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