First Aid

  • First Aid training is necessary in the workplace for emergency preparedness, but heavily suggested for individuals and families with young children and those with special needs
  • First Aid assistance might not be as readily available in an emergency as it would be under normal circumstances
  • Training can be through the American Red Cross or National Safety Council, or with a hybrid program using online tools
  • Only provide emergency medical care for which you are qualified
  • First Aid kits should be part of go-kits in every location: home, work and car
  • First Aid Kit
    • Gauze (compress dressings, sterile pads), bandages (rolled, triangular), cloth medical tape, instant ice pack (unpopped)
    • Antibiotic ointment packets, antiseptic wipes, hydrocortisone cream packets, aspirin (ibuprofen, acetaminophen)
    • Non-latex gloves, oral thermometer (non-mercury), scissors, tweezers
    • Breathing barrier (mask), space blanket
    • First Aid instruction booklet and/or First Aid APP from American Red Cross