First Aid Kit for Business

Create a first aid kit for your business based on recommendations from Avera’s occupational medicine professionals. For a first aid kit tailored to your needs, contact your local Avera occupational medicine provider. In the case of an emergency, call 911 immediately.

Basic Kit

Place the following items in a water-resistant, durable container and label the outside “First Aid.” Attach a list of emergency numbers to the inside of the lid.

• Bandage scissors – full-size blunt-tipped bandage scissors, 5½” – 6” length (strong enough to cut denim)
• Sewing needle and tweezers to remove splinters and other objects
• Small magnifying glass to enhance vision of wound site
• Safety pins to secure sling or bandage
• Sterile roll of gauze bandage for covering wounds
• Sterile 4”x 4” gauze pads for covering wounds
• Bandages of assorted types and sizes for covering wounds
• Dish towel sling – Clean cloth approximately 36” x 36” (such as a dish towel) to be used for a sling or bandage and stored in a plastic bag
• Reusable elastic wrap (ACE) – 3” width bandage for support or compression
• Non-allergic medical tape – approximately ½” to ¾” for securing bandages
• Instant cold compress to apply to decrease swelling and/or promote comfort
• Instant hand sanitizer for cleansing
• Antibacterial liquid soap for cleansing
• Bottled water for cleansing (8-16 oz.)
• Non-sterile NON-LATEX medical gloves – Prior to use, seal clean gloves in a gallon size plastic bag. After use, dispose of gloves in a plastic bag as an infection barrier.
• Light blanket or sheet – used to cover victim
• Pencil and paper for recording phone numbers
• CPR mask or micro shield for infection barrier
• CPR guidelines on small plastic card for use by CPR-trained person
• First aid booklet

Advanced Kit

Place the basic kit contents and the following items in a water-resistant, durable container and label the outside “First Aid.” Attach a list of emergency numbers to the inside of the lid.

• Thermometer to monitor body temperature
• Antibiotic cream or ointment (any type) for minor cuts or scrapes
• Cotton balls sealed in a clean package for cleansing small cuts
• Flashlight for signaling help or illuminating injury site. 
• HELP sign – minimum of 4” letters (purchased or handmade). Sign needs to be waterproofed or laminated.
• Activated charcoal suspension – for treatment of accidental poisoning. Not to be used if corrosives or petroleum distillates are swallowed. Call the Poison Control Hotline at 800-222-1222 for specific instructions and advice on how to administer before giving. Not to be used for a child under 1 year of age. 
• Ipecac syrup or syrup of Ipecac – used to cause vomiting in cases of accidental poisoning. Not to be used if corrosives or petroleum distillates are swallowed. Call Poison Control Hotline at 800-222-1222 for specific instructions and advice on how to administer before giving. Not to be used for a child under 1 year of age.