OSHA
Appendix A to § 1910.151 -- First aid
kits
First aid supplies are required to be
readily available under paragraph §
1910.151(b). An example of the
minimal contents of a generic first
aid kit is described in American
National Standard (ANSI)
Z308.1-1998 "Minimum
Requirements for Workplace
First-aid Kits." The contents of the kit
listed in the ANSI standard should be
adequate for small worksites. When
larger operations or multiple
operations are being conducted at
the same location, employers should
determine the need for additional
first aid kits at the worksite,
additional types of first aid
equipment and supplies and
additional quantities and types of
supplies and equipment in the first
aid kits.
In a similar fashion, employers who
have unique or changing first-aid
needs in their workplace may need
to enhance their first-aid kits. The
employer can use the OSHA 200 log,
OSHA 101's or other reports to
identify these unique problems.
Consultation from the local
fire/rescue department, appropriate
medical professional, or local
emergency room may be helpful to
employers in these circumstances.
By assessing the specific needs of
their workplace, employers can
ensure that reasonably anticipated
supplies are available. Employers
should assess the specific needs of
their worksite periodically and
augment the first aid kit appropriately.
For more information
Non-Mandantory and Mandantory
First-Aid kits and training visit
http://www.osha.gov
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