First Aid Supplies & First Aid Equipment - Mammoth Workwear
We can do our upmost to ensure our workforce has the best safety equipment and workwear available and that safety signs are displayed in the correct areas but unfortunately, accidents will happen, and when they do, its important the wounded have access to first aid as soon as possible. To help deliver that vital first aid, we offer an extensive range of first aid at work products.
Our range includes everything from first aid kits, and eye wash kits through to burn kits and everything required to fully equip a first aid room.
First Aid Supplies Buying Guide
Every workplace is required by law to provide appropriate first aid equipment & personnel to administer immediate treatment to an employee in the event of an injury. Legislation applies to all workforces including individuals and those that are self employed. The Health & Safety (First Aid) regulations act 1981 also covers many specialist areas such as; diving & offshore work, in these circumstances extra provisions may be required beyond that of a normal workplace. Drivers should also carry a first aid kit in their vehicle so that in the event of an injury they may treat themselves where possible.
Risk Assessment
This might not the be at the forefront of your mind but risk assessment is a vital part of health and safety requirements and will better enable you to chose the correct type of first aid required for your specific industry. It is important to have a sufficient amount of first aid equipment per person and that and first aid points are constantly stocked and restocked after use. When doing your risk assessment you should consider these points; number of staff including part time staff & seasonal workers, identify the main risks in a worst case scenario, ensure all staff members know the protocol for basic first aid and the location of any first aid points.
Appoint a First Aider
If you have not already then you should immediately, it is your duty as an employer to provide a first aider to treat injuries prior to health care professionals arrival. While you are not legally required to provide first aid for members of the public it is a good way of preparing for any unforeseen circumstances.
Identify Your Needs
Identify the right kit for your workforce, there are many different types of first aid kits such as; vehicle kits, 10, 20 and 50 man kits, carry bag kits, catering & home and childcare first aid kits. In workplaces where burns are a risk you would require a burns first aid kit and finally if not already included in your kit a eyewash station or pods for smaller workforces. These simple preparations for first aid have proven time and time again to save lives, save site and minimise the risk of permanent scaring.
