10 Must Have Items For A Construction Site First Aid Kit

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Construction workers are always at risk of injury, and it is important that they have access to first aid kits. These kits need to be stocked with the supplies needed for all types of injuries, from minor cuts and scrapes to more serious injuries such as broken bones.

A construction site’s first aid kit should be able to take care of most injuries that a worker might sustain on the job. 

A construction site first aid kit should include:

Bandages

Bandages are typically made out of gauze, a sticky adhesive and an elastic. Gauze is a strong, woven material that is often used for medical purposes because it does not pull away from the wound. The sticky adhesive ensures that the bandage stays in place during healing and the elastic ensures that the bandage doesn’t get too tight or too loose.

Tubular Bandage – Size G x 10m

Gauze Pads

Gauze pads are strips that have been wrapped around in layers until it becomes a square shape then covered with the adhesive.

The gauze pad is used to cover wounds and stop bleeding. It is usually placed over a wound and held on by either tape or adhesive strips. Gauze pads are often used in emergency situations when a bandage is not available.

Medical Tape

Tape is used to hold bandages in place until they heal.

Health professionals use medical tape to hold bandages and other dressings in place until they heal. The adhesive on the tape ensures that the bandages stay in place and do not come off, which is important for protecting a wound.

Kineseology Tape 5cm x 5m Blue

Burn Dressing

Burn dressings are designed to reduce burn injuries by cooling down the skin and provide a moist environment for healing. As such, they contain a scientifically formulated cooling gel and use medical-grade non woven pads. 

The product is not adhesive, so it does not need to be removed before bandaging. The dressings are soaked in a water-based / water-soluble, bacteriostatic and biodegradable gel and sterilised to ensure a contamination-free atmosphere for emergency treatment of burns.

Eye Wash and Sterile Eye Pad

Airborne particles and dust are a risk on many work sites. Eye wash and a sterile eye pad are needed to wash out anything lodged in or around the eye.

Scissors or clippers

Scissors are an essential part of any first aid kit. They can be used to cut bandages and other materials needed for a variety of injuries as well as tape.

Ice Packs

A single use Instant Ice Pack is a simple and quick alternative to a conventional ice pack. Provides on-the-spot cold therapy for bruising, sprains and muscle injuries. It is easy to use – no need for precooling.

Safety pins or tweezers

There are many accidents on site that can lead to a need for a splinter removal tool. A splinter is hardly the worst injury a construction worker can get but it is important to remove it to avoid infection.

Disposable gloves

Disposable gloves are an inexpensive and easy to store product to keep in the workplace. They protect workers from the spread of germs by keeping hands and materials clean. They can also be used when dealing with a cut or open wound to avoid infection.

Blue Nitrile Gloves – Box of 100

Perform a Risk Assessment On Your First Aid Kit

Every construction site poses a different set of hazards. This is why it is important to identify, evaluate, and mitigate possible risks at the site. Once you have assessed the potential risks and hazards you will be able to identify what items your first aid kit needs.

Train Your Workers

A first aid kit might not be enough, make sure you train your workers in delivering first aid to their colleagues in the event they suffer an injury. In the event that a work colleague is injured at work, it is important for all other workers to know what steps to take. 

Should there be a need for first aid or emergency services, things have been made clear from the start. With the increase in risks, more frequent safety meetings should be scheduled with all the relevant information about where to get trained first aid personnel.

Stay Up to Date

Don’t let safety get neglected at work. Previously installed workplace first-aid kits need to be evaluated constantly and updated when necessary. 

This is especially important for construction projects where conditions are always changing. Let’s say, for instance, that you’re working on both a commercial and residential project. 

Construction work is done with different equipment and material. It’s essential to have expertise in many areas of the industry so you can keep both projects on track smoothly.

Store Your First Aid Kit In A Secure & Accessible Location 

In life-threatening or emergency situations, it’s important to have the necessary items on hand. These should be easy to access and in a location that is easily found. 

By storing them together, you will be prepared for the right situation. Make sure that everyone knows where the kit is at all times and everything in it is accounted for.

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