Our office has received recent inquires regarding OSHA regulations on First Aid Kits in the workplace. Some dealers are concerned if there is a certain type of kit or certain instruments that must be present in the First Aid Kit. Well obviously you should and are required to have more than a box of bandaids in your dealership. The US Department of Labor lists the following information regarding this issue and, when in doubt, consult your company lawyer for additional advice regarding this issue.

• Part Number: 1910
• Part Title: Occupational Safety and Health Standards
• Subpart: R
• Subpart Title: Special Industries
• Standard Number: 1910.266 App A
• Title: First-aid Kits (Mandatory).

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The following list sets forth the minimally acceptable number and type of first-aid supplies for first-aid kits required under paragraph (d)(2) of the logging standard. The contents of the first-aid kit listed should be adequate for small work sites, consisting of approximately two to three employees. When larger operations or multiple operations are being conducted at the same location, additional first-aid kits should be provided at the work site or additional quantities of supplies should be included in the first-aid kits:

1. Gauze pads (at least 4 x 4 inches).
2. Two large gauze pads (at least 8 x 10 inches).
3. Box adhesive bandages (band-aids).
4. One package gauze roller bandage at least 2 inches wide.
5. Two triangular bandages.
6. Wound cleaning agent such as sealed moistened towelettes.
7. Scissors.
8. At least one blanket.
9. Tweezers.
10. Adhesive tape.
11. Latex gloves.
12. Resuscitation equipment such as resuscitation bag, airway, or pocket mask.
13. Two elastic wraps.
14. Splint.
15. Directions for requesting emergency assistance.

[59 FR 51672, Oct. 12, 1994; 60 FR 47022, Sept. 8, 1995]

American National Standard (ANSI) Z308.1-2003, “Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits.

” According to OSHA, the kit recommended by ANSI should be adequate for small facilities; however, each individual employer should determine whether additional types or quantities of first aid equipment and supplies are needed. Consider the specific hazards and emergencies likely to occur at your facility and be sure the kit contains items necessary to handle them. The minimum requirements are listed below but any First Aid Kit that has the ANSI approved requirements listed on the label will comply.