First Aid Kits

First aid kits vary based on use, contents, and location based on different regulations and legislation. What doesn''t change is that a first aid kit is a collection of supplies used in giving first aid care. A well stocked first aid kit is important for the business or home in case of a medical emergency. It is important to check expiration dates regularly and out-of-date contents are replaced. The type of container you find a first aid kit varies, but regularly they are assembled in plastic boxes, fabric bags, or in wall mounted cabinets.

First Aid Kit Classification

 

Under the new ANSI standard, Z308.1-2003, kits are divided into three different categories or classifications. Kits must also meet the performance and testing requirements set by the standard.

 

Type I First Aid Kit: Intended for use in stationary, indoor applications where kit contents have minimal potential for damage. These kits are not intended to be portable and should have a means for mounting in a fixed position. Some applications for Type I first-aid kits are: general indoor use, office use or in a light manufacturing facility. First aid cabinets would fall in this classification.

 

Type II First Aid Kit: Intended for use in portable indoor applications. Kit contents should have minimal potential for damage. These kits should be equipped with carrying handle(s). Some applications for Type II first-aid kits are general indoor use, office or manufacturing environments.

 

Type III First Aid Kit: Intended for portable use in mobile industries and/or outdoor applications. Kits should be moisture resistant, equipped with a carrying handle, have the means for being mounted in a fixed position, and should also be corrosion resistant. Type III kits must meet specific performance requirements. (Please see Section 4.4.1 of ANSI Z308.1-2003 for testing requirements). Typical applications for Type III first aid kits would be the transportation industry or construction jobs.

 

ANSI/OSHA/Western First Aid  Required and/or Recommended First Aid Kit Contents

ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2009 (May 2009)