Category: ANSI/ISEA OSHA
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How Many Classes of First Aid Kits Are There?
Understanding the Different Classes of First Aid Kits: A Complete Guide for Workplaces Introduction to First Aid Kit Standards Hello everyone! Let’s delve into a critical aspect of workplace safety—the first aid kit. You might already know that having a first aid kit is crucial, but did you know that not all first aid kits…
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OSHA’s Role in First Aid Kit Compliance
What is OSHA All About? Hey there! Let’s talk about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA for short. It’s a part of the U.S. Department of Labor and plays a big role in making sure workplaces are safe and healthy. How? By setting standards, enforcing rules, and providing training and education. When it…
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Industrial First Aid Kits: A Detailed Guide for Businesses
Identifying Your Business’s First Aid Kit Needs: The Starting Point Embarking on the journey to equip the right industrial first aid kit for your business begins with understanding your specific requirements. This initial step involves checking with your state’s regulations and determining if there are unique needs within your business context. While some states…
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The Business Owner’s Guide to Selecting an OSHA Compliant First Aid Kit for Business
In today’s digital marketplace, you’re confronted with an overwhelming array of first aid kits. For business owners, this choice is not merely about variety but about compliance and safety. Unlike kits designed for personal use, first aid kits for businesses—whether in manufacturing, processing, or service sectors—must adhere to specific standards. OSHA Compliant First Aid Kit…
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Cal-OSHA Contractor Kits and the Signed Physician Note
The State of California has specific recommendations when it comes to Contractor’s first aid kits. They have a list of supplies outlined in section 1512. Emergency Medical Service, Sub chapter 4. Construction Safety Orders Article 3. General. This section states that every employer working on or furnishing personnel on a construction project, line crew and…
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5 Reasons Keeping First Aid Kit Refills on Hand Can Be Helpful
The United States saw 5,333 deaths due to workplace injuries in 2019. Falls, slips, hazardous materials, and fires all contributed to these casualties, and up to 59% of deaths could have been prevented with basic first aid. Lack of knowledge and insufficient first aid supplies can keep people in your workplace from getting the lifesaving…
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Why Every Eating Establishment Needs an Industrial Restaurant First Aid Kit
Restaurant industry work is inherently dangerous, which is why every eating establishment needs an Industrial Restaurant First Aid Kit. Restaurant work is a high-stress, fast-paced occupation, and workers perform in an environment surrounded by many hazards. Did you know that there were 93,800 nonfatal injuries and illnesses reported in full-service restaurants during 2019? Nearly a…
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Which First Aid Kits for Vehicles and Trucking Fleets Are Needed?
First Aid Kits for Vehicles: What Every Fleet Needs Minor injuries happen on the road. First aid kits for vehicles help your team manage small cuts, scrapes, and burns, support care until EMS arrives, and keep work moving. If you manage company cars, trucks, or service vans, stocking the right kits and keeping them replenished…
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What First Aid Supplies Your Business MUST Have in its Workplace First Aid Kit
Approximately 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported by private industry employers in 2016. Accidents at work happen, and many of them cause injuries that require medical attention. It’s important for businesses to be prepared for these accidents, and to be certain their workplace first aid kits are properly stocked. But what does…