| Responsible employers and managers must never | | | | worker where the kit is located and what tools it |
| overlook the need for an office or industrial first | | | | contains. Educate each worker about possible |
| aid kit. The federal government mandates that | | | | work related injuries and which ones will require |
| every workplace be equipped with easily | | | | immediate medical attention from professionals. |
| accessible first aid kits and that employees should | | | | The American Red Cross sells industrial first aid |
| be taught first aid. Proper preparation can prevent | | | | kits that meet or exceed the United State's |
| unnecessary injury, lose of productivity, or even | | | | Occupational Safety and Health Administration's |
| law suits when a workplace emergency occurs. | | | | requirements. Several types of kits are available. |
| An employer must first provide the proper | | | | The Personal Protection Kit contains gloves, |
| number of commercial first aid kits for its | | | | gowns, and masks to protect workers from |
| workers. Many kits are available for sale online by | | | | biohazards like blood and bodily fluids. It costs |
| industrial first aid kit suppliers. Kits designed for | | | | about $15. The Spill Clean Up Kit contains wipes |
| ten workers cost about $15 and kits designed for | | | | and scoops to contain a small biohazard spill. It |
| fifty workers cost about $80. Also available are | | | | costs about $10. The American Red Cross also |
| kits for an entire small office, vehicles, or work | | | | sells industrial first aid kits for 25 or 50 workers |
| sites. | | | | that are both under $30. |
| Kits should be stored in a portable, durable, | | | | When assembling any industrial first aid kit, always |
| watertight container. Attach the kit to the wall so | | | | include: disposable gloves, bandages of various |
| that it is easily seen and reached in an | | | | sizes, gauze, adhesive tape, scissors and |
| emergency. Include a list of kit's contents to | | | | tweezers, and antiseptic ointment. |
| ensure it is always fully stocked. Show each | | | | |