Industrial First Aid Kit

An industrial first aid kit requires different items than a typical household first aid kit. In many industries accidents are a potential looming threat, and the severity of these accidents are miles above what one may experience in a typical household accident. Due to the fact that many industries work with chemicals, solvents, and heavy machinery, an industrial first aid kit needs to be customized and enhanced to the specific industry and it's workers needs.

An industrial first aid kit will contain items such as bandages, surgical pads and adhesive tape, gloves, antiseptic, burn aids, and other items necessary for your industries environment. The federal government has established the CFR or Code of Federal Regulations. The Code of Federal Regulations requires that an industrial first aid kit be readily accessible at all times. This industrial first aid kit includes first aid supplies that have been approved by a physician, personal protective equipment. Personal protective equipment includes protective equipment for eyes, such as goggles or eye washes in chemical and laboratory facilities, protective equipment for the face and head, such as hardhats in construction areas, and face masks in hospitals, labs, and even the protective shield utilized by welders, and protective equipment for the extremities, such as gloves and work boots. The Code of Federal Regulations also provides that people in the workforce will be adequately trained in distributing first aid and CPR procedures.

The success of any industry rests on the fact that it provides a safe environment for its employees. There are federal laws in place to make sure that the American workplace is a safe and healthy environment for all of its workers. Tragedies have been a part of America's industrial past, such as workplace accidents and the danger of working with chemicals believed to be safe, only to discover that they are carcinogenic and the source of life threatening diseases. It is imperative that all employees understand and practice proper safety and health standards in whatever industry they work.