Emergency First Aid Kits

Emergency First Aid Kits

Emergency first aid kits, like the Johnson & Johnson kits, are useful whenever, wherever. It is a common misconception by some people that first aid kits are only useful for high risk outdoor jobs such as construction jobs or engineering jobs. And that first aid kits are something they do not have any need for, especially when they are in the safety of their offices. Harboring this belief is not only untrue, but it may also pose various safety hazards. People should exercise vigilance when it comes to safety. This spells the difference between life and death. Even in a corporate office setting, employees are still at risk of life-threatening emergencies. Occurrence of gas leaks or disasters such as an earthquake or fire is not impossible to happen. Offices should be adequately equipped with first aid kits to protect their employees.

Offices are required by law to have first aid kits handy. It is important to understand though that emergency kits are not created equal. They vary in contents and the quality of items inside.  By being aware of this, you’ll be able to choose the right kit for your office. Your first consideration, when choosing emergency first aid kits, is the number of your employees. If your business only has 5 or so employees, then a small kit will do. Otherwise, if it’s a large scale operation, you may want to avail of a first aid kit large enough to treat a big number of people. What are the must-haves in your kit? There should me medical supplies that can be used to treat minor injuries such as bruises, cuts and scrapes. These medical supplies may include gauzes, bandages and ointments to prevent infection. Alcohol pads, cotton and iodine are useful too.

Another common cause of injury in a workplace is fire. An office should be equipped with supplies that can provide first aid to minor burns. Antibacterial balms or ointments that can provide temporary relief to minor burns should be included in emergency first aid kits. Aside from burns, smoke inhalation is another common cause of injury too. Readily available masks can minimize casualty while waiting for help.

Emergency first aid kits, like the Coleman Base Camp kits, are also useful in providing relief to common sicknesses that include, but not limited to, upset tummy and headaches. This is particularly true in a work environment with a high stress level. A call center that deals with sales, telemarketing or customer service has high instances of stress-related sickness. When not addressed right away, a stress-related sickness can affect an employee’s productivity. It is advisable to have aspirin, ibuprofen, antacids and anti-diarrheal medicines handy.

Emergency first aid kits are definitely a must-have in any offices. It promotes a work environment where the safety of employees is of utmost importance. This makes employees feel safe and well cared for. Keep in mind that you can get different kits for different situations, for example you can get sports first aid kits which will have slighty different contents than an industrial one which again will differ from the American Red Cross disaster & emergency kit.

When I went traveling around the world, I took the adventure medical kit which is ultralight & watertight. The lightweight outer bag is made of silicone coated ripstop nylon and the Aloksak inner bag features a leakproof, waterproof and airtight seal. I didn’t need to use once, which is good, but the point is I had it if I did need it giving me piece of mind.

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