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What is an ANSI First Aid Kit?
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) have established industry standards for workplace well-being to ensure employees have a sense of security and safety while performing their jobs.
Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits and Supplies establishes performance requirements for first aid kits and their supplies. First aid kits are classified based on the assortment and quantity of first aid supplies intended to deal with most types of injuries encountered in the workplace. These may include major and minor wounds; minor burns; sprains and strains; and eye injuries. As each work environment is unique, it is expected that the contents of each kit will be supplemented as needed based upon the recommendations of a person competent in first aid.
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) have established industry standards for workplace well-being to ensure employees' sense of security and safety while performing their jobs. ANSI/ISEA has separated the requirements into Classes A and B to establish better standards that match the risk factors at particular workplaces.
Class A kits are designed to deal with the most common workplace injuries, while Class B kits cover a broader range of supplies, particularly for more complex or high-risk environments. Both sets of classifications are simply the minimum requirements and should be reviewed by your Safety Compliance Officer to asses if additional supplies are needed.
First aid kits should be inspected and maintained regularly to ensure the completeness and usability of all supplies. Some supplies may have expiration dates, and those beyond the marked date should be replaced.
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