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DHM  
#1 Posted : 02 September 2010 13:17:31(UTC)
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DHM
Hi All I am looking for a definitive contents list for a 1 person first aid kit. I have one supplier telling me that the HSE insist on the following items for a 1 person kit; A Contents List A First Aid Guidance Leaflet Sterile Wash proof Plasters 6 Triangular Bandages 2 Safety Pins 6 Sterile Large Dressings with Pad 1 Moist Wipes 4 Disposable Gloves (Pair) 1 A similar sized kit from an alternative supplier does not contain these items. Has the HSE issued such explicit instructions? It would be really useful if someone could give me some advice on this matter. Thanks in advance. DHM
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Safety Smurf  
#2 Posted : 02 September 2010 13:26:05(UTC)
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Safety Smurf
To the best of my knowledge the HSE don't INSIST on anything about the contents of a 1 man 1st aid kit. Also, the contents should be guided by the findings of the risk assessment.
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PhilBeale  
#3 Posted : 02 September 2010 13:28:06(UTC)
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have a look on st johns ambulance website or similar as they sell standard kits which I'm sure will comply I don't think it is something that needs to much worry or thought about I'm sure the HSE won't be shutting the business down because you have the wrong contents in a 1 person first aid kit. Phil In fact the smallest i can find is a ten person first aid kit maybe try boots but i wouldn't worry to much.
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DHM  
#4 Posted : 02 September 2010 13:29:08(UTC)
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DHM
Thanks Safety Smurf, I am inclined to agree, I don't believe that the HSE would go to such detail to describe what should be in each kit. Particularly as it is the employers duty to carry out a risk assessment for First Aid needs/requiremnts.
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PhilBeale  
#5 Posted : 02 September 2010 13:29:38(UTC)
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Not sure if you can self fit a triangular bandage certainly the safety pins would be a problem lol Phil
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DHM  
#6 Posted : 02 September 2010 13:33:14(UTC)
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DHM
Thanks Phil The First Aid ACOP is referenced on the St. Johns Site. Thanks again for a very prompt response to my query. Cheers DHM
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Jane Blunt  
#7 Posted : 02 September 2010 13:34:51(UTC)
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Jane Blunt
Triangular bandages can be used for a whole lot of things - not just to make a sling. In any event, with one good hand, and teeth, you can put on a sling. Done it.
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Safety Smurf  
#8 Posted : 02 September 2010 13:37:40(UTC)
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Safety Smurf
PhilBeale wrote:
Not sure if you can self fit a triangular bandage certainly the safety pins would be a problem lol Phil
Yep! You can, I've had to do it.
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colinreeves  
#9 Posted : 02 September 2010 13:55:05(UTC)
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colinreeves
Safety Smurf wrote:
Yep! You can, I've had to do it.
That is at least two accident prone safety bods .... worrying!
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HSSnail  
#10 Posted : 02 September 2010 14:08:32(UTC)
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DHM I am not aware of any advice for a one person kit. The only guidance on "suggested content" I can remember seeing is in the following HSE leaflet, which you may be aware of. http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg214.pdf Regards Brian
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PhilBeale  
#11 Posted : 02 September 2010 14:08:36(UTC)
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PhilBeale
colinreeves wrote:
Safety Smurf wrote:
Yep! You can, I've had to do it.
That is at least two accident prone safety bods .... worrying!
Was it shortly after these accidents they moved you to an office position Lol. Bit like putting homer in charge of safety at a nuclear plant. phil
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Jane Blunt  
#12 Posted : 02 September 2010 14:13:27(UTC)
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Jane Blunt
Contact sport, actually. In the long term, probably very good for the health and fitness. However, one can occasionally come a cropper. Although your colleagues will help you at the venue, when you get home it can be a different matter. I usually wait for an injury to mature a bit before deciding whether to bore my doctor or A&E with it, on the basis that most of them get better by themselves.
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Safety Smurf  
#13 Posted : 02 September 2010 14:29:50(UTC)
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Safety Smurf
PhilBeale wrote:
colinreeves wrote:
Safety Smurf wrote:
Yep! You can, I've had to do it.
That is at least two accident prone safety bods .... worrying!
Was it shortly after these accidents they moved you to an office position Lol. Bit like putting homer in charge of safety at a nuclear plant. phil
I'd like to say it was a sporting injury but sadly not. I was at a party and dad dancing!
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