New ANSI 2015 Guidelines - Why your first aid kit needs an upgrade
Whether at home, at work or in the factory, it's important to be prepared to treat minor injuries. But even if you have a kit, it may no longer cover incidents that are now more prevalent than they had been. The International Safety Equipment Association just released its 2015 minimum requirements for workplace first aid kits and supplies (American National Standard ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2015). The assortment and quantity of supplies included in a first aid kit were chosen based upon a review of increased workplace incidents requiring first aid treatment, similar international standards and current practices in treating injuries.
Below we have listed the basic component & kit case requirements. We have also linked to products that will help you comply with these regulations. For full compliance information and for help complying with the new regulations please feel free to contact Ben at bperl@everreadygroup.com or (800) 347-3494
| Table 1. Classes of First Aid Kits and Required Supplies | ||||
| First Aid Supply | Minimum Quantity | Minimum Size or Volume | ||
| Class A | Class B | (US) | (metric) | |
| Adhesive Bandage | 16 | 50 | 1 x 3 in. | 2.5 x 7.5 cm |
| Adhesive Tape | 1 | 2 | 2.5 yd (total) | 2.3 m |
| Antibiotic Application | 10 | 25 | 1/57 oz | 0.5 g |
| Antiseptic | 10 | 50 | 1/57 oz | 0.5 g |
| Breathing Barrier | 1 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Burn Dressing (gel soaked) | 1 | 2 | 4 x 4 in. | 10 x 10 cm |
| Burn Treatment | 10 | 25 | 1/32 oz | 0.9 g |
| Cold Pack | 1 | 2 | 4 x 5 in. | 10 x 12.5 cm |
| Eye Covering, with means of attachment |
2 | 2 | 2.9 sq. in. | 19 sq. cm |
Eye/Skin Wash |
1 fl oz total |
4 fl. oz total |
N/A |
29.6 ml 118.3 ml |
| First Aid Guide | 1 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Hand Sanitizer | 6 | 10 | 1/32 oz | 0.9 g |
| Medical Exam Gloves | 2 pair | 4 pair | N/A | N/A |
Roller Bandage |
1 0 |
2 1 |
2 in. x 4 yd 4 in. x 4 yd |
5 cm x 3.66 m 10 cm x 3.66 m |
| Scissors | 1 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Splint | 0 | 1 | 4.0 x 24 in. | 10.2 x 61 cm |
| Sterile pad | 2 | 4 | 3 x 3 in. | 7.5 x 7.5 cm |
| Tourniquet | 0 | 1 | 1 in. (width) | 2.5 cm (width) |
| Trauma pad | 2 | 4 | 5 x 9 in. | 12.7 x 22.9 cm |
| Triangular Bandage | 1 | 2 | 40 x 40 x 56 in. | 101x 101 x 142 cm |
| Table 2. Characteristics of Types of First Aid Kits | ||||||
| Type | Use | Portable | Mountable | Water Resistant | Waterproof | Performance |
| I | Indoor | X | ||||
| II | Indoor | X | ||||
| III | Indoor/ Outdoor | X | X | X | ||
| IV | Indoor/ Outdoor | X | X | X | Requires corrosion, moisture & impact resistance | |
Class A Contents
- 16 Adhesive bandages, 1" x 3" (2.5 x 7.5 cm)
- 1 Roll adhesive tape, 2.5 yds (2.3 m) total
- 10 Antibiotic applications, 1/57 oz (0.5 g)
- 10 Antiseptic applications, 1/57 oz (0.5 g)
- 1 Breathing CPR barrier
- 1 Burn dressing, 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm)
- 10 Burn treatments, 1/32 oz (0.9 g)
- 1 Cold pack, 4" x 5" (10 x 12.5 cm)
- 2 Eye Covering, with means of attachment
- 1 Oz total Eye/skin wash
- 1 First Aid Guide
- 6 Hand sanitizer applications, 1/32 oz (0.9 g)
- 4 Exam gloves
- 1 Roller Bandage, 2" x 4 yd (5 cm x 3.66 m)
- 1 Scissors
- 2 Sterile Pads, 3" x 3" (7.5 x 7.5 cm)
- 2 Trauma Pads, 5" x 9" (12.7 x 22.9 cm)
- 1 Triangular Bandage, 40" x 40" x 56" (101 x 101 x 142 cm)
Class B Contents
- 50 Adhesive bandages, 1" x 3" (2.5 x 7.5 cm)
- 2 Roll adhesive tape, 2.5 yds (2.3 m) total
- 25 Antibiotic applications, 1/57 oz (0.5 g)
- 50 Antiseptic applications, 1/57 oz (0.5 g)
- 1 Breathing CPR barrier
- 2 Burn dressing, 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm)
- 25 Burn treatments, 1/32 oz (0.9 g)
- 2 Cold pack, 4" x 5" (10 x 12.5 cm)
- 2 Eye Covering, with means of attachment
- 4 Oz total Eye/skin wash
- 1 First Aid Guide
- 6 Hand sanitizer applications, 1/32 oz (0.9 g)
- 8 Exam gloves
- 2 Roller Bandages, 2" x 4 yd (5 cm x 3.66 m)
- 1 Roller Bandage, 4" x 4 yd (10 cm x 3.66 m)
- 1 Scissors
- 4 Sterile Pads, 3" x 3" (7.5 x 7.5 cm)
- 1 Tourniquet, 1" (2.5 cm) wide
- 4 Trauma Pads, 5" x 9" (12.7 x 22.9 cm)
- 2 Triangular Bandage, 40" x 40" x 56" (101 x 101 x 142 cm)
