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First Aid Kit Compliance & Standards
First Aid Kits that Meet and Exceed ANSI Standards
Basic Fill Contents
All first aid kits conforming to the requirements of this
standard shall contain at least the assortment and quantity
of first aid contents indicated in Table 5-1. Additional sizes
and items may be added to the basic fill as long as they
meet this minimum requirements.
211-020 696 Absorbent Compress, 32 sq. in. 1
210-006 607 Adhesive Bandages, 1\" x 3\" 16
216-003 652 Adhesive Tape, 5\" x 2.5 yd. 2
213-038 675 Antiseptic, 0.5 gm. per application 10
215-007 659 Burn Treatment, 0.5 gm. per application 6
216-082 816 Gloves, Nitrile 2 pair
211-011 637 Gauze Pad, Sterile, 3\" x 3\" 4
211-033 636 Triangular Bandage with Pins, 40\" x 40\" 1
Minimum
CSM# Unit# Item and Minimum Size or Volume Quantity
ANSI Z308.1-2003
(Revision of ANSI Z308.1-1998)
Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Z308.1-2003
Scope and Purpose
This standard establishes minimum performance requirements for first aid kits and their contents that are intended for use in various work environments.
Because each work environment is unique, it is expected that the required products will be supplemented with additional products and quantities based
upon the consultation and recommendation of a person competent in first aid and cognizant of the hazards found in the particular work environment.
Compliance
To be in compliance with this standard, first aid kits must contain the required products of Section 5.1.1 and meet all other applicable requirements in
their entirety. This standard anticipates that additional first aid products will be included to augment the kit, based upon the specific hazards existing in a
particular work environment. The inclusion of workplace-specific first aid products does not, in and of itself, place a first aid kit outside the purview of this
standard. A first aid kit containing a recommended product that is specifically addressed by this standard must comply with the minimum performance
criteria established for such products under Section 5.2.1. For a kit containing a product that is not addressed by this standard, the products must be
in compliance with standards or regulations, where applicable…
OSHA Regulations (Standards – 29 CFR)
Standard Number 1910.151 App A
First aid supplies are required to be readily available under paragraph § 1910.151(b). An example of the minimal contents of a generic first aid kit is
described in ANSI Z308.1-2003 “Minimum Requirements for Industrial Unit-Type First-aid Kits.” The contents of the kit listed in the ANSI standard should
be adequate for small work sites. When larger operations or multiple operations are being conducted at the same location, employers should determine
the need for additional first aid kits at the work site, additional types of first aid equipment and supplies and additional quantities and types of supplies
and equipment in the first aid kits.
In a similar fashion, employers who have unique or changing first-aid needs in their workplace may need to enhance their first-aid kits. The employer can
use the OSHA 200 log, OSHA 101\'s or other reports to identify these unique problems. Consultation from the local fire/rescue department, appropriate
medical professional, or local emergency room may be helpful to employers in these circumstances. By assessing the specific needs of their workplace,
employers can ensure that reasonably anticipated supplies are available. Employers should assess the specific needs of their work site periodically and
augment the first aid kit appropriately.
If it is reasonably anticipated that employees will be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials while using first aid supplies, employers
are required to provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with provisions for the Occupational Exposure to Blood borne
Pathogens standard, § 1910.1030(d)(3) (56 FR 64175). This standard lists appropriate PPE for this type of exposure, such as gloves, gowns, face shields,
masks, and eye protection.
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