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How Many Items Do I Need In My First Aid Kit?

We often get asked on our training courses what items should be included in First Aid kits in the workplace. The HSE have published guidance on what should be included, however it is important to note that this is guidance only.

Suggested Contents:

  • 20 individually wrapped sterile adhesive dressings of assorted sizes (plasters)
  • two sterile eye pads
  • four individually wrapped triangular bandages
  • six safety pins
  • six medium sized (approximately 12cm x 12cm) individually wrapped sterile wound dressings
  • two large (approximately 18cm x 18cm) sterile individually wrapped sterile wound dressings
  • one pair of disposable gloves
  • a leaflet giving general guidance on first aid

  • Other items that could be included:

  • CPR face shield/mask
  • Tweezers
  • Tissues
  • Sterile eye wash solution
  • Scissors

  • Items that should definitely not be included:

  • pain killers ie: paracetemol, ibuprofen etc...
  • any other form of medication or drugs
  • lotions and creams eg savlon, TCP etc...

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