Keep First Aid Kits Stocked and Ready

9/14/2021 (Permalink)

Being prepared is always key, even if the situation is unexpected.

Steps In Creating A First Aid Kit For Your Business

If a storm wreaks havoc on your North Atlanta, GA, business, you can trust a water damage and restoration professional to get it back to normal. The first priority should always be the safety of anyone on the premises. Every business needs to have a first aid kit, and potentially more depending on the size of the company, to ensure that happens. Luckily, creating one doesn't have to be a complicated process.

What to Include
A first aid kit can be tailored to fit each unique company’s needs, especially if there are additional potential risks faced outside a normal office setting. No matter what industry, the following should be included:

• Various sizes and shapes of gauze pads, adhesive bandages, and gauze roller
• Alcohol or moistened towelettes for cleaning
• Medical tools including scissors, tweezers, adhesive tape, and disposable gloves
• A minimum of one blanket
• Resuscitation bag, airway or pocket mask
• A splint and elastic wraps
• Emergency assistance directions
  
  

How to Maintain
A business needs to be able to rely on an emergency kit at a moment’s notice, so it is important to establish a person to be in charge of maintaining kits. A checklist should be created to keep tabs on the established number and type of item to help ensure it remains stocked. An inspection should be done regularly to verify that it will be ready when needed.

When doing an inspection, it is also important to not just count what is there. Some items could be damaged or expired. Keeping track of frequently used items is also important. It can help you better plan what to stock, as well as determine if a smaller everyday kit needs to be available and easily accessible.

Being prepared is always key, even if the situation is unexpected. Maintaining a fully stocked first aid kit is one way to ensure employee and customer safety.