First aid kit items
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What first aid kit is required for business in South Africa and where did this requirement originate from?:
According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act also known as OHASA (Act 85 of 1993). The act states that the employer shall take all reasonable steps that are necessary, to ensure all persons at work receive prompt first aid treatment from a certified first aider in the case of an injury or emergency.
When and Where should first aid boxes be made available?:
The act makes provision that the first aid kit and facilities are provided by the employer where there are more than 5 employees in the work place.
Below are the contents of the first aid kit.
(description for factory and workshop.):
Items: | Description: |
Item 1 | 1x Wound Cleaner 100ml |
Item 2 | 1x Cleaning Swabs 20's |
Item 3 | 1x Cotton Wool Roll 100g |
Item 4 | 2x Sterile Gauze 75x75 5's |
Item 5 | 1x Metal Forcept |
Item 6 | 1x First Aid Scissor |
Item 7 | 1x Safety Pins Set of 12's |
Item 8 | 4x Triangular Bandage |
Item 9 | 4x Conforming Bandage 75mmx4.5m |
Item 10 | 4x Conforming Bandage 100mmx4.5m |
Item 11 | 4x First Aid Dressing No. 3 |
Item 12 | 4x First Aid Dressing No. 5 |
Item 13 | 1x Adhesive Roll 25mmx3m |
Item 14 | 1x Micropore Tape 25mmx3m |
Item 15 | 1x Plaster Strips 20's |
Item 16 | 1x Set of Straight Splints |
Item 17 | 4x Latex Gloves Pair |
Item 18 | 2x CPR Mouthpieces |
List of Optional Extra's: | Description: |
Item 19 | Burn Dressing 10x10 |
Item 20 | PVP Ointment 25g |
Item 21 | Body Fluid Spill Kit |
In the case of shops and offices, the quantities under items 1,8,9,10,11,12,17 and 18 may be reduced by half.
In the case of a Regulation 7 Factory/ Workshop kit the Body Fluid Spill Kit is required and sold seperately.
Once the first aid kit has been purchased it must be placed at the work place where it is easily accessible to all employees.
FIRST AID KITS
Regulation 7 Metal Container
Regulation 3 Metal Container
Regulation 7 Plastic Container
Regulation 3 Plastic Container
Motorist Kits
Sports Kits
Shop & Office Kits
Kitchen Kits
Refill Kits
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