First Aid Kits Acknowlegements Where illustrations have been sourced from the internet, the licencing arrangement under which they have been reproduced is shown in parentheses. VA Picture Author 2 first aid kit contents carterjk (Attribution-No Derivative Works 2.0) First Aid Kits

First aid kits Tailor to expected circumstances Waterproof container small boat kit dive manager’s/hardboat kit others eg tropical, expedition Waterproof container Supplement by improvisation

Small boat kit Item Qty Large sterile dressings 2 Large pack of assorted adhesive dressings 1 Large triangular bandages Rescue blanket or large polythene bag Safety pins 6 Pair of disposable gloves Items individually wrapped in sealed plastic bag

Dive manager’s kit Item Qty First aid instructions 1 Small, medium and large standard dressings 6 of each Large pack of assorted adhesive dressings Large triangular bandage 4 Assorted safety pins 10 50mm roller bandage 3 50mm crepe bandage 25mm zinc oxide plaster 1 roll Scissors and tweezers 1 of each Sterile cotton wool 1 pack Disposable gloves 2 pairs Rescue blanket or large polythene bag Pocket mask