Making a Building First Aid Kit

1/23/2020 (Permalink)

Preparing a first aid kit for your building is important

Here Are Some Things to Include in Your Emergency Kit

Preparing a first aid kit for your building is important for the typically minor but common injuries that can occur in a workplace due to a storm or other emergency. Storm damage experts can help restore damage to the workplace, so managing safety of employees is most important. Here are some things to include in your emergency kit.

Bandages

Bandages are the most common thing used in the majority of first aid kits. Having some of different sizes and fabrics should have you covered for most minor abrasions. These bandages can be easily found and are very inexpensive. Because you can go through them quickly, buying a good amount of them upfront may be a good idea.

Disinfectant

Disinfectant comes in several different forms, including:

• Creams
  
• Sprays
  
• Wipes
  
  

These can all be useful in different situations. Before putting a bandage on any wound, you should make sure it is clean and disinfected. Bandages should be sterile, but anything the skin was in contact with before and during the incident can cause infection later.

Gauze and Medical Tape

For a burn or a larger wound, gauze with medical tape can be crucial. This can help contain the blood to a small area, and can also prevent it from coming into contact with something that can cause infection.

Gloves

The person applying first aid should wear gloves, to prevent the spread of germs and infection. Having several pairs of disposable gloves in your first aid kit is a good way to help prevent contamination.

CPR Mouthpiece

Having a mouthpiece for administering CPR is recommended, in case someone goes into cardiac arrest and needs emergency resuscitation. This will help keep both the victim and the person administering CPR safe from contamination.
These are just a few of the things you should have in your first aid kit in Design District, FL. Make sure you add items that you feel are necessary. Depending on your workplace, there are certain items you may need that wouldn't be seen in a typical first aid kit. Put in whatever you feel you might need in an emergency.