Thursday, September 17, 2009
OSHA / ANSI Z308.1 First Aid Requirements
There seems to be a lot of confusion about the requirements for first aid kit contents. OSHA, basically requires employers to make "adequate" first aid supplies available to its’ employees. They are not very specific about what first aid items are required, but reference ANSI Z308.1-2003 standards as a general guideline. The ANSI Z308.1 Minimum Standard for Workplace First Aid Kits requires about 8 different first aid items. The eight required items are all useful, but if that’s all you have, you don’t have much of a kit. There are a lot of quality first aid kits and cabinets available, and you should choose what best meets your needs. Visit our website for more information about ANSI Z308.1 Standards or about recommended First Aid kit contents. In addition to that, we have all kinds of first aid information available at RestockMyKit.com.
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The first aid room must be under the control of:
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a level 3 or greater New South Wales ambulance officer, or
a registered nurse, or
a medical practitioner.
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Accidents can be cut dramatically through planning and positive management during refurbishment and new build, together with good housekeeping. Employees should be consulted at an early stage, as they will have useful experience of areas where problems arise. Accidents are not an inevitable part of life - they can and should be prevented.
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