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ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2015
Appendix B (informative)
Guidance on Ongoing Maintenance, Other First Aid Supplies and Unitized Kits
B.1 Ongoing Maintenance of First Aid Kits
First aid kits should be frequently inspected to ensure the completeness and usable condition of supplies in order to
maintain compliance with this standard. Any supply beyond its marked expiration date should be replaced.
B.2 Supplemental First Aid Supplies for Consideration - Applicable Environments
It is recognized that each work environment is unique and it is expected that a first aid kit containing the minimum
required first aid supplies will be augmented with additional items or additional qualities of required supplies based
upon the specified hazards existing in a workplace environment. The selection of such items should be based on the
recommendation and consultation of a person competent in first aid and cognizant of the hazards and on the number of
people found in the workplace. Federal, state and local requirements should be consulted, where appropriate. Augment
kits with the following first aid supplies, as applicable:
FIRST AID SUPPLY
PURPOSE
Low dose aspirin
Used to treat suspected heart attack
Hemostatic agent
For individuals with compromised clotting or
uncontrollable bleeding
Electrolyte replacement
Heat-stress related injuries
Glucose replacement
Diabetic or hypoglycemic episodes
Analgesics (oral and/or topical)/anti-inflammatory
Pain management; swelling control
Hydrocortisone
Itchiness and skin-related reactions including
rashes
Antihistamine
Allergic reactions
Foil blanket
Treat shock and/or cold stress related injuries
B.3 Unitized Kits
Unitized first aid kits contain first aid supplies arranged in uniform-sized, color coded boxes, in an effort to simplify the
organization and restocking of the kit. Color coding of such items is noted below:
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Blue - Antiseptics
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Yellow - Bandages
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Red - Burn Treatments
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Orange - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Green - Miscellaneous
Appendix B Guidelines
Supplemental Products
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