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Preassembled first aid kits have become a necessity in most homes and workplaces. Instead of searching for a spare bandage, plaster or burn cream, a ready first aid kit ensures that all necessary supplies to deal with home or workplace accidents are in a secure and accessible place. Boxes and cabinets A well-stocked first aid kit is a necessity in every workplace, public building and home. It is also wise to carry such kits in cars and other vehicles. You need to start off with a box or cabinet to hold all of the supplies. This must be accessible but out of reach of small children. The box must be roomy and durable. Portable boxes should be easy to carry, preferably having both handles and shoulder straps. The box must be easy to open. First aid box and cabinet sizes are designed to hold supplies for a specific number of people and risks. They all comply with Health and Safety (HSE) regulations and come with guidance on the approved code of practice (Acop). These holders may be...

Whether you are an active individual or part of a lively family, getting into scrapes happens to all of us. But knowing you have an up to date first aid kit to hand could often mean the difference between life and death should the unexpected happen. No one likes the idea of getting into an accident, but however cautious you are accidents happen. So whether you have a cut finger or one of the family has a fall while playing in the garden, it's good to know that you have a well-stocked, up to date first aid emergency kit to clean, protect and sooth any injuries. Being prepared gives you the peace of mind that you can be effective in any emergency situation. Store everything together Like many people, your medical supplies are probably stored in a variety of places around the house kitchen draws, bathroom cabinets or even shelves in the bedroom. However first aid kits, or having one place to keep all your medical items, are a much better idea. For a start you will know that e...

Until you really really need it, you often don't even think about having a first aid kit. Having the right first aid kit can save the day in a home or office situation. Apart from that, as a responsible workplace manager you should take care of the welfare of your workers by having first aid at the ready. By adding and subtracting just a few items from your kit you If travel or spend a lot of time in the car you should definitely invest in a car kit If you are out and about doing fieldwork or outdoor activities, a bumbag might be the best kind of kit for you Specialised hiking kits are also available Your kit should comprise of a series of basic items like gauze, adhesive tape, eyewash, sterile wipes and gloves as well as a selection of specialised items like burn treatments, depending on the kind of work you do You should update your kit every two to three years consider buying a separate first aid kit for your kitchen and then one for the rest of the house, as the kitchen ...

If you run a smaller business you might be reluctant to invest in things like first aid at work courses, and might struggle to reconcile the cost of the course with the potential benefits. This is because many of the benefits associated with workplace first aid aren't directly financial, and are more to do with employee health and safety, employee esteem and even efficiency. On the one hand there is a legal requirement for first aid in the workplace. This covers access to health and safety equipment, e.g. a first aid box, and ensuring that staff are suitably trained in the use of equipment. Accidents happen in all kinds of businesses, from workshops to retail outlets, so first aid is a universal need. However, first aid is clearly more important in some industries and businesses than others. So, the nature of the course will vary depending on the requirement for first aid. In many businesses, basic first aid will suffice, and will considerably improve the overall health and saf...