2. First Aid Kits Should be kept in a safe clean environment All contents should be sterile, un opened, and up to date Available to everybody at all times Convenient location

3. Items Absorbent compress dressings Adhesive bandages (assorted sizes) Adhesive cloth tape Antibiotic ointment packets Antiseptic wipe packets Packets of aspirin Blanket Breathing barrier (with one- way valve) Instant cold compress Pair of nonlatex gloves Hydrocortisone ointment packets Scissors Roller bandage Sterile gauze pads Oral thermometer (non- mercury/nonglass) Triangular bandages Tweezers First aid instruction booklet Flash Light

4. Where should we keep kits? Office Kitchen School Vehicles Home

5. Maintenance Check your first aid kit on a regular basis Expiration dates Make sure they are sealed properly Make sure batteries are working Clear of: –Food –Garbage –Body Fluids Once kit is contaminated, throw it away.

6. What should not be in a first aid kit

9. How a first aid kit should be kept

10. Be aware Be CPR/ First Aid Certified If available take a Blood Borne Pathogen course (You can never be to careful) Pay attention to your surroundings Always take proper precautions