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First Aid Kits. Do you have one? What is in it? Where can replacement materials be purchased?. First Aid Kit Components provided in single-use or dose-unit packs. Burn c ream Antiseptic wipes Antibiotic ointment Adhesive bandages (Various sizes) Gauze pads, sterile Compresses
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First Aid Kits Do you have one? What is in it? Where can replacement materials be purchased?
First Aid Kit Componentsprovided in single-use or dose-unit packs • Burn cream • Antiseptic wipes • Antibiotic ointment • Adhesive bandages (Various sizes) • Gauze pads, sterile • Compresses • Triangular bandages • Ace bandages • Instant cold packs • Adhesive tape • Blunt tip scissors • Tweezers Amount of supplies needed depends on: • number of researchers • number of accessible first aid kits Laboratory First Aid Kit North by Honeywell. Fisher Scientific. Accessed 7 Jan 2014. http://www.fishersci.com/ecomm/servlet/fsproductdetail_10652_1656489__-1_0 First Aid Kits (Image). Western Safety Products. Accessed 7 Jan 2014 http://www.westernsafety.com/north2009/northfirstaid2009/northfapg3.html
Basic Lab First Aid Do not hesitate to contact emergency personal if it is needed. Use gloves as a barrier for biological fluids. Wash your hands with soap and water after giving care. Basic First Aid Procedures., Quick Tips #207. Grainger. Accessed 7 Jan 2014, http://www.grainger.com/content/qt-safety-basic-first-aid-procedures-207?currenturl=%2FGrainger%2Fstatic%2Fbasic-first-aid-procedures-207.html
First Aid Kit • Know where First Aid Kits are located in the laboratory • Check the contents every 6 months. • Remove expired materials. • Replace missing/used materials. Purchase from: • Chemistry stock room • Laboratory vendors (Fischer Scientific, VWR, etc.) • If a first aid kit is used to treat an injury report the incident • Learning Experience Reports (http://www.jst.umn.edu/incident.html)