North American Rescue Trauma & First Aid Kit
Background
Previous responsibilities and ownership of First-Aid Kit procurement and maintenance have historically been left to individual departments and multiple funding sources. The lack of an established line of authority has created gaps in maintenance records, restocking expired/obsolete items, non-standardized kits, training gaps, and Kit coverage.
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has identified these shortcomings and has initiated the SMCCCD First-Aid Kit Standardization Objective. This objective has established one (1) approved First Aid Kit model that shall be acquired to replace all current models in service on District grounds.
First-Aid Kit Standardization Objective
The OEM has been tasked with the responsibility to oversee the procurement and replacement of all First-Aid Kits on District Grounds. In order to achieve this task, the OEM has determined that SMCCCD will be utilizing the ANSI Class B Kit, which is designed with a broader range and quantity of supplies to deal with injuries in more complex or high-risk environments.
Classification of First Aid Kits
The newest ANSI/ISEA standard introduces two classes of first aid kits: Class A and Class B. Class A kits are designed to deal with the most common types of workplace injuries. Class B kits are designed with a broader range and quantity of supplies to deal with injuries in more complex or high-risk environments. The attached table is a listing of the minimum required components for both Class A and Class B kits. The assortment and quantity of supplies included in the kits were chosen based upon reviews of workplace incidents requiring first aid treatment, similar international standards and current injury treatment practices. The quantity and size specifications are the minimum necessary to comply with the 2015 standard.
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ANSI Z308.1-2015,TABLE 1: CLASSES OF FIRST AID KITS & REQUIRED SUPPLIES |
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First Aid Supply |
Minimum Quantity |
Minimum Size or Volume |
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Class A Kits |
Class B Kits |
(U.S.) |
(Metric) |
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Adhesive Bandage |
16 |
50 |
1 x 3 in. |
2.5 x 7.5cm |
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Adhesive Tape |
1 |
2 |
2.5 yd. (total) |
2.3m |
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AntibioticApplication |
10 |
25 |
1/57 oz. |
0.5g |
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Antiseptic |
10 |
50 |
1/57 oz. |
0.5g |
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Breathing Barrier |
1 |
1 |
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Burn Dressing (Gel soaked) |
1 |
2 |
4 x 4 in. |
10 x 10cm |
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Burn Treatment |
10 |
25 |
1/32 oz. |
0.9g |
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Cold Pack |
1 |
2 |
4 x 5 in. |
10 x 12.5cm |
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Eye covering (with means of |
2 |
2 |
2.9 sq. in. |
19 sq. cm |
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Eye Skin Wash |
1 fl. oz. total |
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29.6mL |
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4 fl. oz. total |
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118.3mL |
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First Aid Guide |
1 |
1 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Hand Sanitizer |
6 |
10 |
1/32 oz. |
0.9g |
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Medical ExamGloves |
2 pair |
4 pair |
N/A |
N/A |
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Roller Bandage (2inch) |
1 |
2 |
2 in. x 4 yd. |
5cm x 3.66m |
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Roller Bandage (4inch) |
0 |
1 |
4 in. x 4 yd. |
10cm x 3.66m |
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Scissors |
1 |
1 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Splint |
0 |
1 |
4.0 x 24 in. |
10.2 x 61cm |
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Sterile Pad |
2 |
4 |
3 x 3 in. |
7.5 7.5cm |
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Tourniquet |
0 |
1 |
1 in. (width) |
2.5cm (width) |
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Trauma Pad |
2 |
4 |
5 x 9 in. |
12.7 x 22.9cm |
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Triangular Bandage |
1 |
2 |
40 x 40 x 56 in. |
101 x 101 x 142cm |